According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, nearly 20% of all private industry worker fatalities in 2018 were in construction. This is not surprising considering the potential dangers of working with heavy machinery, power tools, and materials that can fall from heights. Although construction workers are more likely to be injured on the job
So you’re finally ready to take the plunge and upgrade your home. Maybe you’re planning to add an extension, renovate your kitchen, or put in a new pool. Whatever the project may be, there’s no doubt it will be a big undertaking. But where do you even begin? There are many moving parts when it
Some of the most common types of contractors are general contractors, home improvement contractors, and remodeling contractors, but there are many more. In this blog post, you’ll learn about the different types of contractors and you’ll also find out the difference between each one. That way, you can make an informed decision when hiring someone
Have you ever wanted to learn how to weld? Maybe you’ve seen some amazing metal sculptures or custom vehicles and thought to yourself, “I could do that,” or maybe you’re just interested in learning a new skill. Whatever your reasons, welding is a great hobby to pick up. But where should you start? Here are
Homeowners need to perform a bit of DIY when it comes to renovations. The process starts with maintenance tasks and repairs, forcing people to learn as much as possible about the way of life as responsible homeowners. However, your skills might end up becoming better. Next thing you know, you are performing renovation ideas to
For the building sector, this is an exciting moment. Growth has been robust in recent years, and US building expenditures have now reached an all-time high. Despite the tempest of the Economic Crisis, the construction sector continues to face both the system and the new problems. Increasing labor and material expenses, work distress, greater competition,
Julius Caesar built a bridge across the Rhine in what is now modern Germany in 53 and 55 BC. When doing so, he not only expanded the Roman Empire but also allowed Roman business people to carry their business to countries conquered by Rome. In building his bridge, Julius Caesar developed a technique that would
The home construction industry is booming. From home renovation projects to new home construction, the demand for contractors and builders has never been higher. At the same time, however, home construction prices have also skyrocketed in recent years. Since home construction projects are a lot more expensive than they used to be, many people have
When the prices of homes in the market rose steeply, owners of residential properties became house rich. According to Yahoo Finance, data from Redfin shows that the prices of residential properties across the country increased by 24.8 percent from June 2020 to June 2021. The median selling price of homes reached $386,888. Because of this,
You might’ve seen the rules put up somewhere or a similar set of guidelines created that draws from this. The bottom line here is that, since the pandemic struck, construction projects have been governed by strict rules meant to keep both the employees and management safe from the virus. It’s not so simple to become