The hurricane season in Florida accounts for millions of dollars in damage every year. The damage is so substantial and consistent that it is estimated that 70 percent of your Florida homeowners insurance premium is there to cover wind damage. In the state of Florida, insurance companies must offer premium discounts to homeowners who take…
The state of Minnesota requires mandatory continuing education courses for all of its residential and commercial construction contractors to make sure that all contractors have the very latest information. Every contractor is required to renew his or her Minnesota state contractor’s license every two years, and part of that renewal process includes 14 to 16…
The construction industry is still benefiting from its rebound of 2012, but the road to recovery has not been easy. The lack of skilled labor is still causing problems for construction companies, but that is not stopping the industry from growing at a minimal pace. As 2018 barrels onward, it is interesting to see the…
A construction work site can be a dangerous place if all of the applicable safety rules are not followed. Along with the federal safety rules set by OSHA, each construction company has its own set of safety policies that must be followed on every job. Every construction worker and field supervisor should take all of…
On January 1, 2009, the state of Michigan changed its continuing education rules for construction contractors. The new rules require much more continuing education for newer contractors, and they expand on the types of topics contractors can study while fulfilling their requirements. There are a wide variety of topics that contractors can choose from for…
Construction equipment not only makes a lot of noise, but it can also kick up a lot of dust when the conditions are right. Dust control is an important part of any construction process for a wide variety of reasons. Contractors must know why dust control is important and the best measures to take to…
The state of Oregon takes continuing education for contractors seriously, and it has created a series of laws regarding continuing education to make sure contractors take it seriously as well. Thus, the state includes a lot of material in their coursework that is valuable to contractors. There is much that contractors can learn when they…
In Florida, continuing education classes for contractors are mandatory if you want to keep your contractor license valid. What will you learn when you take these courses? The courses are designed to make sure you stay updated on the basics of being a contractor in Florida, and they also offer valuable information on the latest…
Energy efficient construction methods are nothing new to the state of Oregon. For over a century, the many building trades throughout the state have been developing ways to save energy and help the environment while still supporting growth in Oregon. That is why it is no surprise that there are continuing education courses for Oregon…
The winters are becoming colder, which means that working outdoors in the construction field has become more challenging. Arctic temperatures not only make work conditions extremely uncomfortable, but they can become deadly if the proper precautions are not taken. Before construction workers head out into the cold to do the job, it is important that…