The construction industry is a dirty place to work, and it also comes with its own share of bumps and crashes. Technology has made construction more precise, but it can be a problem if the professionals who use that technology are unable to get their tools to the job site. In general, you will find…
Skilled construction workers have been at a premium for a long time in the construction industry. Following hurricanes Harvey that wreaked devastation in the Houston, Texas, area and Hurricane Irma that struck the Florida coast, reconstruction and housing starts may face a long delay as building contractors scramble to find workers to do the job.…
Studies being conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration along with several universities such as the Universities of Kansas, Alabama, and Mississippi State are being conducted to see whether it is safe to fly drones near people. Currently, it is illegal to fly a drone within a certain number of feet from an individual for fear…
In 2008, the global economy collapsed. Among the causes of the great recession? The failure of the residential mortgage industry and the investing that was based on those mortgages. As a result, the residential construction industry was hit the hardest and many construction workers lost their jobs. By the time the economy started to show…
The state of Minnesota has seen a steady rise in residential construction over the past few years, which means plenty of opportunities for contractors. The weather conditions in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” for at least six months out of the year make it extremely important that contractors know the building codes to build residential…
Finding qualified workers for construction has been a long, loud complaint by building contractors for some time. A recent statement released by The Associated General Contractors of America states that 28,000 jobs were added in the month of August, however, the problem of finding qualified workers for the jobs continues. With construction jobs going begging,…
The state of Oregon, like any other state in the country, has its own set of rules when it comes to getting and keeping a residential contractor’s license. In Oregon, your residential contractor’s license needs an endorsement to specify what kind of work you do. A residential structure endorsement is the most common type that…
Rhode Island is a little state that always has a lot of residential construction going on. Since it’s situated between Maine and Massachusetts, Rhode Island sees a lot of people taking up residence to avoid the hassles of the bigger cities and to work in the “Ocean State’s” ports. If you want to be a…
Green energy is turning into a major player in both industry and finance in Canada to combat global warming and create a more sustainable future. According to a study by the Columbia Institute, in order to reach net-zero by the year 2050, Canada will have to create almost 20 million jobs in the construction industry.…
According to the National Association of Homebuilders, the number of housing starts for single-family homes is expected to rise by 10 percent in 2017 and 12 percent in 2018. So, where does this leave roofing contractors? All those new homes will need new roofs. In addition, because of the increase of climate extremes around the…