In most aspects of construction, communication and training is absolutely key to running a successful project and business. That is especially true when it comes to safety on the job site. One of the most popular ways of communicating safety hazards to the field...
Painters are typically one of the last subcontractors on any construction site, who do their best to beautify the drywall with the colors of the architect’s or interior designer’s choosing. Some painters are also responsible for mudding drywall, patching...
Project managers and supervisors are responsible for keeping their employees safe and the court system has recently shown that they take that responsibility very seriously. When supervisors act in a negligent manner and people get hurt or killed, they should be held...
In doing the research for this analysis, I learned something interesting about the plumbing profession. The term “plumber” comes from the Latin word “plumbum,” which means lead. Seems fitting in a profession, fairly or unfairly, stereotyped...
Masonry workers, specifically brick and block masons, have been around for centuries and are one of the construction industries oldest professions. Before blocks were prefabricated and purchased, masons had to cut the material by hand before placing. Recently,...
via Bluebeam The immense technological growth the construction industry has seen in the past decade has been a refreshing change, to say the least. Fax machines, large filing cabinets, and redundant work are slowly becoming a thing of the past. More importantly,...