When you think about starting a business, it’s easy to wonder how you could possibly build the right skills. The good news is that your whole life experience can be a resource to help you succeed. For example, your experiences spending time with friends can help set you up to work well with clients, employees … Read more
Security on the construction site is a big deal. If anyone has access when they should not, you may have problems with theft. It’s more common than you might think, and it’s the last thing that you want. But if you prepare ahead of time, you can minimize your risk. Here’s what to do. Enclose … Read more
When you are working on a jobsite, you need your senses to work for you. It’s tempting to avoid using all the protective gear that you need to preserve your ears, hands, face and more. But if you don’t, you may end up in a situation that is beyond all sense. Here are five reasons … Read more
Like any other piece of equipment, a vehicle is a major investment for your contracting business. Although there are many circumstances in which you might just use your own for travel to the job site, there are other ways that buying a vehicle for your company may make a lot of sense. Here are a … Read more
Watching someone go off the script on social media can be a delight to observe. Going through it is another matter entirely. Knowing how to engage on social media for your contracting business is tricky, and there are a lot of possible problems. Here are five ways you can keep yourself from becoming the next … Read more
There are dozens of construction fields. If you’re not sure which one to pursue, how do you decide? The trick is to think about which areas have a lot of growth potential, and which ones are well-suited for the kind of career you want to have. You might have to try out a few directions … Read more
As you work on a construction project, sometimes you can’t help but notice the wildlife around you. Some of them may act as pests on the jobsite, while others are merely helpless bystanders. Since some animals and insects are crucial to human survival, it’s important to take care when you’re working around them. Here are … Read more
As a business owner, you’re probably accustomed to using smartphones for communication and research on the job site. But what about smartwatches? These devices are smaller, handy and attached to you at all times. Here are a few ways to determine if adding smartwatches is a good idea for your … Read more
In early April, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $500+ million spending plan to help prevent damage from wildfires in California. Many aspects of the plan relate to building new construction and retrofitting existing buildings to minimize wildfire spread. Some experts believe it is necessary, while others worry that it could negatively affect the construction industry. … Read more
Let’s face it: Few people are starting with such wealth that they can begin a business without having to scrimp or go into debt. While opening a ton of credit lines and borrowing lots of money isn’t necessarily the best choice, neither is avoiding debt as if it were the plague. Like most parts of … Read more