EquipmentShare: Airbnb For Construction Equipment

Any contractor knows that equipment is a sizable investment, an investment which in the construction industry can run into the millions of dollars. Rental revenue for construction equipment exceeds $40 billion each year. For contractors who buy, the more specialized … Continue reading

Indiana Limestone Offers AIA-Accredited Architectural Education Program

The popularity of architectural stone masonry has waned in recent years, but the Indiana Limestone Company aims to help change this situation. The company will offer in-depth professional programs on the use of limestone in building design and construction. Geared … Continue reading

Five Things Clients Want from a Contractor

Knowing your stuff isn’t the only vital part of a contractor’s job skills. Unless a contractor knows how to sell himself or herself to potential clients and GC’s, they will never reach the level of career success they deserve. To … Continue reading

USGBC Announces 3 LEED Courses to Grow Your Business

LEED certification has become a highly-sought-after credential for developers and builders alike. But initial LEED certification is only the first step in a career-length journey into mastery of LEED principles. Continuing education units are integral to the LEED certification system, … Continue reading

Keeping Your Home Strong on Shaky Ground: Seismic Retrofitting

While California is certainly famous for its earthquake activity, the rate of seismic activity has been drastically increasing of late in Oklahoma, Kansas, and even New York. While most homeowners in these states shouldn’t expect massive earthquakes any time soon, … Continue reading

Avoid Health Hazards for a Safer Remodel, Part 3: Utility & Appliance Hazards

Home remodeling is a fairly complicated process, and it’s easy to forget that it can also be a hazardous one as well. In order to ensure the safety of yourself, your crew, and the homeowners who you’re working for, keep … Continue reading

Swimming Pool Filtration- Choosing the Best

It’s summer, which means the number of swimming pool permits has skyrocketed. In previous years, pools were simple, rounded-or rectangular-shaped concrete lagoons that graded from shallow to deep.  Nowadays, pool installers are building Sea World in people’s backyards. But with … Continue reading

LEED Exam Prep for Busy Building Professionals

Over the years, LEED has become an expected credential among building professionals. Unfortunately, many busy building professionals who want LEED credentials can’t to take off of work to attend months of classes in preparation for the exams. With LEED credential exam fees … Continue reading

Make Florida Homes Hurricane-Tough

Hurricane season is upon us. Each year, Floridians eye June first with wariness and not a little bit of apprehension, because they know that hurricane season can bring some truly awful property losses. The first step to protecting a home … Continue reading