A guide to some of the various industry expos to check out this year… Continuing from our post in October, we are keeping an eye out for the latest expos that will be of interest to our readers. As with … Continue reading
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The latest update on OSHA penalties – inflation increase announced for 2018. As of January 2nd, 2018, OSHA has adjusted and increased penalties to meet inflation. In a notification issued by the Federal Register earlier this week (January 2, 2018), the … Continue reading
The remodeling market is experiencing gains, and growth is expected to continue through 2018. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and their Remodeling Market Index (RMI), the majority of remodelers surveyed are reporting that remodeling activity was higher in Q3 … Continue reading
Earlier this week, we explored options for reusing marketing and promotional materials. Along with repurposing promotional items for customer appreciation, they can certainly be of value at future conventions and expos. Here are a few upcoming industry trade shows that … Continue reading
Earlier this summer, we reviewed the latest green building efforts in Florida through South Miami’s recent commitment to solar on new and renovated structures. Since then, there have been quite a few stories published about solar and sustainable construction efforts … Continue reading
Ways home builders (and anyone) can help residents of Houston rebuild and recover in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. You don’t have to be in Houston to know that it sustained massive flooding and damage from its recent hit by … Continue reading
If you are building new homes or renovating existing residential structures in South Miami, be prepared to install solar. When we hear “solar”, most of us think of the sun, and when we think of sun, it is easy to … Continue reading
Keeping an eye on design trends, now and in the not so distant future. We are only in summer of 2017, and the home building trend crystal ball is already glowing. Designers and trend watchers are getting 2018 buzz going … Continue reading
Along with the heat comes the need for safety on the job. Check out OSHA’s “Water. Rest. Shade.” campaign to bring safety to the forefront of your workers and outdoor construction projects. Record highs are challenging construction workers and contractors … Continue reading
Looking to demonstrate your company’s commitment to safety? Then you may want to participate in OSHA’s first-ever “Safe and Sound” Week. While it should come as no surprise that the construction industry is one of the highest risk industries in … Continue reading