In 2018 construction will see tremendous improvement throughout the country. There will be more projects to take on, more need for the services of hard working men and women and the industry will look to see one of its best years in recent memory. Are we just being optimistic? Of course, no one really knows [...]
Everyone has their own personal New Year’s Resolutions and the same can be said for businesses as well. Your goal in 2018 for your construction company is to get bigger, make more money and become a leader in your area. That’s a great goal but you want to make sure that you start the year [...]
You may have heard of these directory sites that are popping up everywhere. More than likely you’ve been contacted by a few via phone call, email or mail. There are a lot of options out there and you may not know if it’s the right move for your company or not. Internet marketing is a [...]
The job of a construction foreman is not an easy one. You have one job, do everything and do it correctly. Seems simple enough right? There are some construction tips that will help you keep the job safe, efficient and help take some of the stress off your shoulders. That’s something every foreman can appreciate. [...]
Before you start looking for marketing tips for contractors there are a few things you should know about that will improve your efforts and help build your brand. First off, when it comes to marketing you cannot be shy. Make sure it’s easy for people to find you, to see the work you’ve done and [...]
Working in cold weather, especially when you are outdoors may seem like an advantage. You don’t have to worry about the heat, but the reality is there are a lot of problems that can come with being out in the cold. The top concern is hypothermia but contractors in Virginia will tell you that they [...]
When you need to choose a contractor there are a few things you need to look for. Price is always going to be a major factor but you have to understand that this is a situation where spending a bit more might be the smarter move. You can also look for contractors near me but [...]
Commercial construction is a very lucrative industry to be in. However, that doesn’t mean it’s easy and any builder with experience can tell you that there are plenty of headaches that come along with the work. You can do your best to prepare but they will come and when it does happen, you want to [...]
If you’ve watched the news of late you will see a lot of natural disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and other powerful forces that take their toll on us. In some cases we are given a few days to prepare but there really is only so much you can do. Hurricanes have especially forced changes [...]
You have to be a little stubborn as a contractor. It’s hard work and you cannot let people make their own decisions about what you are going to do, how you are going to do it, budget and time frame. It’s a balancing act between keeping your client happy and making sure the work gets [...]
