The investigations is just getting underway and there’s much still to learn about what caused the tragedy in Surfside, Fla., but there are some key takeaways for contractors working on similar buildings right now, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants.

Translating what homeowners picture in their minds into what they see on their property can be a challenging task. As a contractor, your area of expertise is recommending the right product based on performance, ease of install, and availability – while the homeowner may be selecting a product based on criteria that are harder to express: issues of design, perceptions of quality, or simply what feels like “home.”

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, construction workers become ill on the job and some even lose their lives due to heat exposure.

Subcontracting has always been a unique business. There are many extra challenges a subcontractor faces that other businesses do not.

To complement this issue’s theme, we ran a nationwide search to find the Top 25 Ceiling Contractors for 2021.

Let’s face it, there are many ways a contractor can get off track during the preconstruction process. 

Modular construction is growing in popularity, and for good reason. Here are just a few of the reasons more contractors like you are choosing modular wall systems.

If you are a building owner or facility manager preparing to launch a new or revamped maintenance program, the first step, according to the experts at Western Specialty Contractors, is to create a building component inventory, even before you do an inspection.

While The Coronavirus Has Obvious Negative Effects, The Adoption Of Construction Technology Is Something To Be Excited About.