Summer ’17: How to Beat the Heat at Your Worksite
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…
FEMA Encourages Builders to Become Disaster Smart
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…
Automated Drones: What are the Liability Risks for Contractors?
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…
Could Disposable Drones Be Coming to Your Worksite?
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…
Massachusetts Contractors: 4 Reasons You Need Continuing Education
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…
Which States are Seeing the Most Commercial Development?
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…
Expert Interview Series: Brad Hintze of Control4 on Trends in Home Automation
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…
Florida Contractors: 4 Reasons You Need Continuing Education
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…
Suicide Prevention and the Construction Industry: Why It’s So Important
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 8 Documents Every Construction Project Needs
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…