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Top Tips for Hiring Top-Notch Construction Workers

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Your workers are the backbone of your business, so the investment you make in attracting skilled laborers and craftspeople will pay off big. For the best results in your construction worker recruitment and training, go in with a plan. Expand Your Recruiting Reach Look beyond the construction industry for potential employees. Transportation, manufacturing, agriculture and many other industries […]

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Roofing: Blue is the New Green

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In urban areas, rooftop runoff can overwhelm the sewer system and contribute to water pollution. While vegetation-covered green roofing slows this runoff somewhat, its capacity is limited. For effective storm runoff control, blue roofing is a more effective option. How a Blue Roof Works A blue roof is designed expressly to store rainwater temporarily in

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Beyond the Double-Wide: High-End Modular Homes

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Today’s modular homes are a far cry from the cheaply-made, double-wide trailers that preceded them. Modern modular construction is capable of producing durable luxury homes that are just as comfortable and attractive as site-built homes. They also offer benefits for construction firms. Quality Homes Built Faster Less material and equipment are needed to construct a

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Staying Safe: The Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2015

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Workplace safety and injury prevention is a consistently vital topic for construction company owners and managers. By studying information provided by the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), builders can learn where the top OSHA safety violations occur. At the 2015 National Safety Council Congress & Expo, a national gathering of safety experts, business

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Brooklyn Leads the Country in Apartment Construction

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An apartment construction boom in the New York borough of Brooklyn is adding thousands of new dwellings to the area’s housing supply, reflecting trends in U.S. apartment construction in metropolitan areas nationwide. More than 6,000 new apartment units are under construction and are expected to be ready by November, 2016, according to analyst Nick Fitzpatrick,

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New Report: Construction Spending on the Rise for 2016

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Spending on U.S. construction is expected to continue to increase in 2016, though at a slower rate than seen in 2015, according to a new report. Fitch Ratings predicts continued stable growth for construction spending throughout the United States in 2016. The company presented its findings in its 2016 outlook report, cited in an article

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Sustainable Building Materials: Keeping Your Jobsite Eco-Friendly

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With sustainable construction maintaining its popularity as a viable building approach, more builders and their customers are turning to environmentally friendly construction materials as substitutes for less eco-friendly options. You can use the following list to identify some of the sustainable building materials available to you. Insulation Fiberboard and spun fiberglass have long been a popular

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3 Trends Impacting the Construction Industry in 2016

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In the latter part of 2015, construction industry professionals should take some time to look forward at the trends in the construction industry that are likely to affect them in 2016. Being ready for new developments can help builders, company owners, and contractors prepare for opportunities that might arise with little advance warning. Here is

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