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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...

Insulation Building Trends

Thanks to climate change, summers are getting hotter and the need for energy-efficient buildings is growing exponentially. Add the need and desire for sustainable...

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...
Scranton Products’ Duralife® Lockers

Built for Sustainability

Preparatory Academy Chooses Scranton Products’ Duralife® Lockers With its four pillars firmly in place—family, faith, academics, and athletics—St. Augustine Preparatory School is well into...

The 6 Most Unusual Tools Contractors Wish They Had

Most contractors keep a few essential tools on hand, no matter what— ammers, measuring tape, levels, and screwdriver sets. Sometimes, however, you want something unusual....

The Complete Guide to Adding Temporary Power on Construction Jobsites

Temporary power is essential for construction site operations, so it is important to know where to start. Construction site power varies from one project...

The Value of Working With a 100-Year-Old Family Business

Family businesses have been a key pillar of the global economy for centuries. By passing down traditions from generation to generation, these enterprises preserve...

Veterans Are a Perfect Fit to Fill the Skills Gap

By Emily Newton / Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Leaders in the construction industry have been grappling with a persistent labor shortage for years...

Soundproof Windows Delivers Benefits

When a commercial contractor in Reno, Nevada, who specializes in commercial renovation projects set out to solve an external noise problem for his customer,...