Construction tips

5 Construction Business Tips for Dealing With Jerks

It’s surprising to encounter jerks at negotiation tables. People involved in management and negotiations usually have professional people skills. But you’ll probably work with less-than-polished people during your construction business career.  Writer/editor Gwen Moran says when you’re dealing with people that seem to be biased against you or your company, give them the benefit of doubt. They could …

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7 Construction Contractor Tips for Newcomers

We are making positive changes that will impact our industry for generations. We are grooming younger students for construction industry apprenticeships. Technology continues to dominate our development. It’s a good time to be a construction industry business owner. A construction business is still, after all is said a done, a business. Here are 7 contractor …

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Stand Down To Prevent Falls: Construction Safety 2021

May 3-7, 2021, was the 8th annual National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) promotes this week to encourage construction safety 24/7 all year, every year. Falls are the greatest challenge to construction safety. Injuries dramatically impact workers’ lives. But families and businesses also suffer when there’s a fall-related accident. Employers …

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Finishing Others’ Construction Projects: Yes, It’s Tricky

This would make for a great Halloween blog: It’s no treat to finish other companies’ construction projects. And being politically correct when dealing with another construction professional’s mistakes is tricky. You may be finishing up for a competitor, but you’re also dealing with the work of a company that may be a future partner or …

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How to Keep Construction Equipment Cool During the Summer…

The construction equipment you use is designed to be rugged. However, the extreme temperatures of summer can put enough strain on these vehicles and tools to cause breakdowns, sidelining progress and profitability. Here are some suggestions for how to keep construction equipment cool during the summer. Perform Regular Maintenance Regular maintenance is the best way …

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Rental Apartment Construction Booming Across the U.S. at a 27-Year High

Rental apartment construction in the U.S. has increased to a level not seen since 1987, according to new industry numbers reported in the Wall Street Journal. Multifamily apartment construction is at its highest level in some 27 years, with 330,000 multifamily apartment units under construction as of October 2014. This indicates a boom in apartment …

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