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New Concrete Materials May Revolutionize Construction

By Conley Smith You only need to skim the headlines to notice there’s a growing interest in green and sustainable construction methods and materials. This...
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4 Ways to Reduce Construction Material Costs

By Jeson Pitt As a contractor, you must aim to cut costs wherever possible. This will help you win more projects and gain higher profits....

Hiring More Women to Solve Hiring Puzzle

By Conley Smith With the unemployment rate the lowest it’s been since 1969 and backlogs averaging nearly 9 months, today’s hiring landscape can feel like...

6 Construction Safety Myths Debunked

By Jordan McDowell  Images from Pixabay Construction workers are seemingly everywhere. For onlookers, keeping out of the way may be the top priority. But for...
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Persisting Payment Issues

By Patrick Hogan In the construction industry, late payments tend to be the norm rather than the exception. Most contractors and material suppliers experience...

5 Critical Success Factors for Construction Businesses

By Patrick Hogan Running a business is never easy, but possibly even more so if you are in the construction industry. Not only is the industry...
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Maintaining Equipment in Colder Weather

Compiled by Equipment Trader Below are tips for maintaining your equipment during the colder months to help optimize your machinery performance all year long. Inspect equipment daily: Because extreme temperatures...

Why Instagram Is Great for Making Your Construction Business Stand Out

You might mainly associate Instagram with the glossy and glamorous life of travel and lifestyle influencers, but Instagram is also increasingly a place for big business....

COVID-19: Impact Project Performance

As you have undoubtedly heard, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting the global construction industry. Notably, as of March 17, Boston halted all construction jobs in the city...

Social Distancing: Technologies to help with staying apart to be safe

By Holly Welles The U.S. continues to battle the spread of COVID-19, impacting the way nearly every industry operates. Many states and cities have shut...