Becoming a Construction Project Manager via the College Route
Construction project managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and managing construction projects from the design phase to the completion phase. They work with architects, engineers, contractors, and other construction professionals to ensure that projects...
Grow Your Business with Sub-contractors
If you’re a construction contractor, you’re probably always on the lookout for ways to grow your business (if you’re not growing, your stagnant). One effective way to do this is by using sub-contractors. You probably don’t know how to do...
Why Materials Prices Can Change So Rapidly and What To Do About It
Let’s talk about something that affects all of us in the industry: the prices of materials. Have you ever noticed that the price of wood and other materials can go up like crazy one day, and then drop just as quickly the next? It can be frustrating, but there...
Understanding OSHA Excavation Standards: Safety Guidelines for Digging and Trenching
Excavation work involves digging, trenching, or earthmoving activities that can be hazardous if proper safety measures are not in place. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established excavation standards to protect workers from accidents and...