Many workers in the construction industry referred to the summer of 2016 as a “Nuclear Summer” because of its extreme heat. If you believe all of the weather forecasts, the the summer of 2017 could be just as bad or, if the weather has no mercy, worse. Construction companies in the hottest parts of the…
Hurricanes Katrina (New Orleans) and Sandy (New York City) were two of the largest weather events in the history of the United States. Both storms caused billions of dollars in damage and claimed the lives of too many victims. When the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) took a look at the immediate effects of those…
Unmanned drones are rapidly becoming commonplace on construction sites because they help to reduce the costs of doing business. With the right software, a drone can deliver real-time maps and 3D models of construction projects that can help to reduce theft, find potential accidents waiting to happen, and help to identify issues such as environmental…
Drones are already in widespread use among hobbyists and in certain industries. The construction industry is among its highest users, employing drones to inspect roofs, monitor progress on a worksite and provide pre-construction ground research. Under the auspices of the military, a new type of disposable drone might eventually become available for use in private…
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has plenty of rules when it comes to having a contractor’s license, and most of those rules involve continuing education requirements. But when it comes to growing your construction business and generating more profit, there are plenty of reasons why maintaining your education are important. Keeping Your Licenses Up To Date…
In 2015, the city of Houston, Texas, saw a 49 percent drop in new construction projects, which translates into billions of dollars in lost revenue. But when you drive around Houston, you would swear it was the busiest city in the country when it comes to commercial construction. That is because Houston started 2015 with…
Brad Hintze is Senior Director of Product Marketing Control4, which offers home automation solutions. We recently asked Brad for his insight on the technology and trends behind home automation. Here’s what he shared: Can you tell us about the mission behind Control4? How are you hoping to help homeowners? Our mission is to bring technology…
Proactive Florida contractors know that it takes dedication and hard work to stay ahead of the competition in the residential and commercial construction fields. One of the ways that top Florida contractors stay ahead of the game is to constantly work on updating their education, but there are other reasons why continuing education is essential…
A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points to the construction industry and its high rate of suicides among workers. Various professional industry groups around the country are urging contractors and managers to implement suicide prevention measures. While taking preventive measures to help employees assists not only those persons but…
Having the right documentation when performing a construction project is important to provide legal protection for both the contractor and client. For contractors who are already licensed, advance planning can make relicensure easier. Learn by reading further about the documents that are essential for every contractor. Just as being prepared is important, choosing preapproved continuing…