In the competitive landscape of the construction industry, standing out from the crowd is no small feat. Whether you’re a budding enterprise or an established firm, a well-designed marketing plan is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Here’s... (Read More)

Longer days, heavier workloads, and high temperatures are here. And each year, heat and higher temperatures bring an added level of risk to construction sites in the form of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Workers who haven't consumed... (Read More)

Working in the construction industry is a dangerous job. Workers are often at risk of falling from heights or being injured by equipment. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Falls remain the leading cause of... (Read More)

Cyber attacks on businesses and organizations have become so common, that they often don't gain media attention. However, they do gain the attention of the business attacked—and that business's clients and customers who are impacted. | You... (Read More)

Deadlines are a hard reality in the construction industry. Contractors often face adverse working conditions and may be forced to deal with harsh temperatures, inclement weather, and long work hours, but this is necessary when faced with... (Read More)

Being a successful contractor is not an easy task, especially considering the mitigating factors in today's construction industry, including a labor shortage of skilled employees, long days, and hazardous working conditions. Construction is a dirty... (Read More)

Spring is a wonderful time of renewal. However, spring is also known as the season of flooding and can bring torrential rains. With excessive rain comes flood damage to homes and businesses. According to data from the U.S. Geological Survey... (Read More)

Floods can occur without warning for homeowners regardless of location and time of year. As FEMA notes, "Flood season is year-round." And it is important to note that you do not have to live in a flood zone to experience flood damage: "Anywhere it... (Read More)

Any contractor who transports materials that could potentially create environmental pollution needs liability protection. When cargo is released into the environment—for example, a truck overturns and spills industrial cleaning solution into a... (Read More)