August 2020

During the pandemic, lumber costs are skyrocketing, and lumber supplies are diminishing. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) says lumber costs for the average single-family home climbed more than 130% since April. Additionally,…

Since safety doesn’t happen by accident, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) released comprehensive guidance for protecting workers from COVID-19. Focus on Construction Health: COVID-19 offers construction employers a…

Good news for residential home builders; buyer demand was way up in August. Builder confidence in the newly built, single-family home market was up 6 points to a record high of 78 (National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing…

Encouraging A Safe Frame Of Mind Framers play a critical role in construction. Since they assemble the structure around and upon which a building is constructed, the need for safety is built into framing. In fact, one of the tenants of the…

6 Steps to Avoid Losses from 2020’s Hurricane Season Weather forecasters are warning severe weather may throw another challenge to contractors' profitably this year. In May, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…

Somewhere between 75°F and 100°F hot weather problems can become an issue for concrete. And without using the proper care, your pour may suffer from reduced strength and cracking due to drying too quickly. 

Why Glasses Fog And How To Prevent It Contractors tasked with protecting workers from the COVID-19 virus have greater awareness for engineered controls that enable increased personal hygiene. One engineered control should focus on how to…