Industry Updates
Build Nashville Earns Repeat Business With its Best Practices
Build Nashville includes extra details in its projects that people do not expect. When Build Nashville LLC constructs or renovates a house, it avoids cutting corners and taking shortcuts. Instead, “We work really hard to build all of our homes as if we were going to live there with our families,” co-owner Jamie Duncan says. […]
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Follow the Checklist: Lawyers Advise Firms on How to Survive the Pandemic
Many contractors were unprepared for the blows the coronavirus pandemic dealt their businesses. Now, builders are asking themselves, “What should we do next? How can we avoid further disaster?” For starters, read the fine print on your insurance coverage, say lawyers L. Conrad Anderson IV, Charles A. Burkhart and Joseph Leavens. The three — partners […]
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How Contractors Can Prioritize the Use of Data
As projects become increasingly complex and technology continues to advance, contractors have an incredible opportunity to do more with project data. Once resistant to change, many have moved away from manual processes to more connected construction operations with data and collaborative communication flowing seamlessly between the back office, the field and extended project teams. How […]
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Des Champs Technologies Wants to Educate the HVAC Industry About its Air-Trap™ Line
Des Champs not only creates solutions to HVAC issues, but also develops products and has the means to market and distribute them. Des Champs Technologies is on a mission to transform the HVAC industry with its HVAC Air-Trap™ product line that was developed to solve long-standing problems with the traditional P-trap, a standard condensate trap. […]
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Communication is Critical on Residential Projects
In addition to skilled craftsmanship and experience, the success of any residential construction job depends greatly on communication. Contractors, subcontractors and clients must all be on the same page in order to meet budget, timeline and quality expectations. Although every project is unique, there are some best practices that every contractor can follow to ensure […]
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Builders Donate Masks to Help Fight COVID-19
Every day, builders experience tough times, thanks to the challenges of the job site. But now they are coping with a challenge shared by the rest of the world: COVID-19. However, despite the effect this virus has had, industry members are still taking the time to help others. Phoenix television stations KTVK 3TV and KPHO […]
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Builders Should not Underestimate the Value of ‘Soft Skills’
Most people would agree that “soft skills,” also known as people skills, are truly integral skills to have in today’s work environment. Just pick up a business magazine and there’s bound to be some article about the importance of people skills. However, with all the information available on these skills, it comes as no surprise […]
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Work Safe in the Winter Season
Construction can be a dangerous job any time of the year, but when the snow, ice and frigid temperatures of winter arrive, so does a season of hazards and frustrations. Here are some tips for keeping your jobsite safe and efficient during these cold, grueling months. Educate Your Team When autumn arrives, take time to […]
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How to Improve Safety on Your Highway Projects
Highway construction projects can be dangerous for both workers onsite and the motoring public due to a variety of unique circumstances. In fact, there are on average 123 construction worker fatalities on highway construction sites per year, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics. The same organization found that vehicle crashes in work zones have […]
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Accurate and Reliable Data is Imperative For Decision Making
It’s not easy to stay up-to-date with construction costs in the current dynamic market. Building needs are changing. New materials and methods are frequently being invented. Labor, material and equipment costs fluctuate over time and across geographies. Long-term cost trends of the construction industry’s most vital materials like steel, wood and concrete may impact how […]
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