Words: Uma BassoPhoto: Belgard Technology continues to open doors for the construction industry. It can provide a valuable resource for contractors seeking an effective tool to improve efficiency while controlling costs. Belgard Design Studio is an option that contractors can use to potentially bring ordinary drawings to life with advanced technology features such as fly-through …
Words: Corey Adams There are tons of contractors out there looking for help. They turn to peer groups, consultants, friends, and a host of other sources. Some good, some not so good, but they all have their place. When you are active in these situations, you tend to get recurring questions. Most of them are …
Editor’s note: This is the first part of a 2-part column series provided by Artie Bernaducci. Editor’s note: This is the second part of the 2-part column by Artie Bernaducci. Who is Eligible for Widows / Widowers Benefits from Social Security? Suppose a couple was married for at least nine months or more, and the …
Masons can enhance construction quality and speed using a hand-held moisture measurement device to prevent errors due to seasonal or environmental variability Words: Del WilliamsPhotos Kett For hundreds of years masons have been the craftsmen responsible for creating strong, beautiful structures from homes to cathedrals using mortar with brick, marble, granite, limestone, cast stone, concrete …
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Words: George Hedley There are lots of ways to make a profit in the construction business. They include cutting costs, reducing overhead, improving field productivity, accurate estimating, reducing field mistakes, and having an excellent training program. All of these will give you a small improvement in your bottom-line, but not enough to make a …
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Words: Paul PottsPhoto: noname Introduction When I started in the construction industry in the eighties I was as an owner’s representative building jails, juvenile homes, and office buildings for a central Michigan county. All projects of a million dollars or larger in outstate Michigan were general contracting projects where the owner negotiated agreements with a …
Words: Carrier SniderPhoto: A & J Fotos Getting a job done in the masonry industry also includes doing it as safely as possible. When it comes to planning what the masonry project will entail, contractors must also include their safety plan. Basic first aid should always be at the forefront of a contractor’s mind to …
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