Overdriven Fasteners and Shear Capacity
Overdriven fasteners can affect the shear capacity. Here are the important things to look for and if necessary corrective actions required as outlined by the APA.
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Leak Detection May Reduce Impact of Burst Pipes this Winter
Callbacks are every contractor’s worst nightmare. They eat into already tight profit margins and may cause delays in your subsequent jobs. On average, callbacks cost around 2% of total revenue and about $500 a house in admin costs. A regular issue is leaks which occur when subcontractors or builders accidentally damage lines during the construction …
Tips for Dealing with Difficult Customers
Every contractor has had a bad experience with a difficult customer. Knowing how to deal calmly and effectively with complaints and questions will help reduce conflict, ease communication and reduce the amount of time you spend on admin so you can get back on the jobsite. Communicate in Person While COVID-19 places limitations on personal …
Better Communication For Fewer Callbacks
No matter how well you plan and organize, construction projects are fluid and change constantly. Your ability to communicate effectively with clients will mean fewer delays while you wait for decisions, clients that are happy with work and a reduction in callbacks that can save you time and money. Here are some tips to keeping …
Mask Styles Not as Important as Fit, Experts Claim
The assertion that neck gaiters and bandannas have been said to provide little help in the spread of COVID-19 was the conclusion of a recent Duke University study. However, experts on aerosols have called into question the results of the study. The original Duke University study was published in American Association for the Advancement of …
Moving your Small Construction Business Online
Word-of-mouth is a great way to get new business, but younger clients rarely work that way. Now that millennials and Gen Z are entering the home buying, building and renovating market, it’s time to level up your online game. Modern clients want to buy and design their homes online, find contractors and even sign contracts …
Top Five OSHA Violations and How to Prevent Them
OSHA regulations are there to protect workers and property owners. Failure to adhere to OSHA regulations can lead to stiff fines for construction companies. Injuries on the jobsite that are reported to OSHA will lead to fines being imposed and crippling delays.
Should you Charge for Estimates?
Charging for estimates is somewhat of a controversial subject. Many contractors don’t charge for these as they don’t want to put potential clients off. However, quotes and proposals that take up your time should be valued and charging clients will root out any potential clients who aren’t serious. Here are some tips to making sure …
Drones in the Construction Industry are Here to Stay
Construction technology is changing at a rapid rate and drones are an affordable, easy way to improve efficiency and cut costs. Drones can help keep sites safe and catch issues early on. Here’s how owning a drone can help you build better. Surveying Drones are able to provide accurate surveys in far less time than …
Painting Tips for Pros
When you do a lot of painting, small changes that make you more efficient can really save you time and money in the long run. Here are a few easy painting hacks that will level up your pro painting game. More Prep, Less Painting Everyone skimps on the prep, but your finished product will look …
