September 9, 2020
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
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 …
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September 7, 2020
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers, The Ol' Sage Builder
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 …
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September 3, 2020
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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 …
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August 31, 2020
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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.
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August 20, 2020
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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 …
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August 6, 2020
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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 …
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July 27, 2020
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The construction labor shortage has been a thorn in the side of site managers for years now. But a new study shows that interest in the trades is starting to increase among high school students. According to a study by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), interest in a career in the trades was …
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July 21, 2020
/ Posted in: Builders, DIY, Framers, Info
OSHA regulations are clear on what workers have to wear on the jobsite or when working at height. These measures are put in place to protect you and your crew from death and injury. In 2016, OSHA recorded 5,190 deaths, which is 14 deaths each day. About one in five of those deaths occurred on …
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May 22, 2020
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers
Generation Z is just about ready to enter the housing market. The impact of this group of young people is not to be underestimated as they are the largest generation in US history. Born between 1997 and 2012, this generation will have a brand-new set of demands from their builders, and construction companies should start …
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