When’s the Best Time to Start in Construction?

Like most industries, construction has times when it’s easier to get established and times when there’s a lot of competition. But since it’s such a large industry and doesn’t evolve as rapidly as others, you’ll find a lot of flexibility. If you’ve been thinking about getting into construction and you’re not sure when is the … Read more

How to Use Your Senses to Assess Construction Site Safety

As you start to think about construction site safety from the vantage point of a business owner, you’ll spend a lot of time reading rules and guidelines. But once you start to master them, you’ll find that you need to be able to assess the situation regularly and quickly. If you use your five senses … Read more

5 Ways Working in Construction Isn’t Like TV

If you want to work in construction, you should have some idea of what you can expect. Of course, it’s easy to look at construction professionals on TV or in the movies as a starting point. But those depictions aren’t always accurate. Here are five ways that your construction career won’t be like what you … Read more

How Your Contracting Business Can Ride Out a Lull in Construction

In 2020, the construction industry took a big hit when many states seriously limited businesses due to the pandemic. In 2021, the Delta variant of COVID-19 has slowed construction spending, particularly as case numbers remain high. While this situation is rare, periodic slowdowns in construction are not. With these tips, you will know how to … Read more

5 Reasons to Join the Construction Industry in Your 20s

The average age of a construction worker is 41. A few years ago, it was a bit less than 40. Construction’s aging workforce shows that the labor shortage isn’t bringing in enough younger people. There are a variety of ways that businesses are trying to get younger workers’ interest. If you have been wondering whether … Read more

5 Reasons to Incorporate Signs Into Your Contracting Business

As a contracting business owner, you’ll use signs for a variety of purposes. In order to ensure that you get your message across clearly, you need communication that is bright and easy to read. Here are five reasons your contracting business can benefit from incorporating more signage. Safety One of the biggest reasons that you … Read more