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7 Innovative Ways To Cut Construction Labor Costs

7 Innovative Ways To Cut Construction Labor Costs

The construction industry is an industry beaming with profitability potential. However, high labor costs, high tax rates and…

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O&G Industries Uses the Latest Technology and Draws on Decades of Expertise

O&G Industries Uses the Latest Technology and Draws on Decades of Expertise

At the top of its class: O&G Industries maintained tight schedule on the 180,000-square-foot middle school in Connecticut. Completing…

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USGBC Guides The ‘First Step’ To a Healthier Future

USGBC Guides The ‘First Step’ To a Healthier Future

It seemed like only yesterday that the building and construction industry was just getting its bearings on LEED…

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Schwartz Custom Homes

Schwartz Custom Homes

A premier multifamily homebuilder specializing in energy-efficient housing, Schwartz Custom Homes has a number of noteworthy projects on…

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Bond Brothers

Bond Brothers

Bond Brothers uses lean methods to complete a major project for a hospital.

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Talbert’s Tag-A-Long Trailers Maximize Productivity

Talbert’s Tag-A-Long Trailers Maximize Productivity

Heavy-capacity trailer and specialized transportation equipment firm Talbert Manufacturing Inc. is offering its Tag-A-Long Austin Carry-All Series (AC…

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Nobody Wins When Construction Projects Are Underbid

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iStock/Tero Vesalainen The lower a contractor’s bid, the better its chance of securing work, especially in a sluggish economy. Everyone likes a bargain, and awarding agencies are no exception. But when a contractor underbids a project’s actual costs, everyone stands to get burned. In the case of government-funded projects, however, it may even be obligated […]

It’s Time to Think about Zinc Plating

Zinc electroplating protects metal architectural and structural elements against corrosion and adds to their aesthetic appeal. Architects are specifying and your construction crews are probably installing more plated metal structural and decorative elements in…

Can Your Crews Identify the Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

iStock/Ralf Geithe Keeping crews safe and healthy on the job site has always been, and will always be, a top priority. One issue that’s become more prevalent on projects is…

5 Tips for Returning to Work on Construction Sites

The COVID-19 virus has entered our lives and shows no intention of leaving anytime soon. As we all try to adjust to the new normal, here are some tips that…

Xena Workwear Offers Women in Construction a Safe, Fashionable Option

When Ana Kraft worked in the manufacturing world, she often had change from office shoes to work boots that did not fit so well before going onto the manufacturing floor.…