Construction

What You Need To Know About Solar Solutions for Street Lighting

Solar technology is not a new concept. Developed in the 17th century, this technology has made a significant impact in both developed and developing countries. In the last few years, however, solar power has become tremendously popular.  Technology has enabled many individuals and businesses to invent ingenious ways to make the best use of solar energy such as solar street…
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How to Get a Job in Construction

In the yesteryears, it was difficult for one to land a job, let alone one within the construction industry. People did not have access to the kind of technology we have today. Imagine, you had to knock on different doors to get jobs.  Nowadays, getting a job is not that of a challenge. You can even access jobs  through various…
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What to know about electrical works as part of a construction project

There is a lot that goes into a construction project. One of the most important aspects of such a project is electrical work. That’s because, it entails laying down the system that will power your home. As such, without good quality electrical works, you are likely to experience problems later along, once the project is complete. To help you get…
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5 Steps to Building Custom Doors For Your Barn

When building your barn door, you want to make it in a way that makes it easy to operate. You don’t want it too cumbersome or hard to operate. Building a barn door is a process, and missing even a single step may leave you with a door too hard to open and close. So, what are some of the…
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Social Strategy Engage New Hires

Social + Strategy = Fresh Ways to Find and Engage New Hires

For small to mid-size businesses the hiring process is often ongoing throughout the year. Marketers need to step in and help companies realize the value of social networking platforms to help with their constant state of recruiting. Social media can provide construction businesses with an authentic and meaningful way to reach job seekers. Today, it’s simply not enough to post…
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Tradeshow Tactics

Key Construction Tradeshow Tactics for Delivering ROI

Trade shows offer construction companies a unique way to connect with their target audiences for a little face-to-face time. There’s really nothing like it today. Businesses of any size get to experience exposure to a large number of potential customers with the ability to interact with them personally. For larger brand manufacturers trade shows are often a staple component in…
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Video Marketing Trends

Incorporate These 4 Video Trends into Your 2019 Marketing Efforts

Video content has taken its rightful place in construction companies’ strategic marketing conversations. It provides a powerful way to communicate your brand, share your story, and build relationships through sight, sound and motion. Experts expect this year that businesses will produce an average of one video per day. This type of content continues to grow by leaps and bounds because…
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10 Budget Tips for DIYers

For lack of a better word, DIYing, as most of us have come to know it, is increasingly becoming a trending consumer behavior. There are so many reasons as to why most people opt to DIY than seeking a professional hand or opinion. First, if we would consider the time it takes to pull off a particular DIY task, it…
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3 Pros and Cons to Buying vs. Renting Heavy Equipment

When buying assets for your company, you need to think about the investment that you lay on the table.  See it as an asset, use it carefully, and you will reap the fruits of having it in your firm. In regards to this topic, many CEOs have differing opinions as to whether or not you should buy or rent heavy…
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What is an SDS Drill?

An important item in a workshop toolbox is the SDS drill. It is absolutely useful and virtually indispensable when it comes to drilling hard surfaces. SDS drills were first manufactured in the mid-1970s. Before the advent of the SDS drill, it was very cumbersome and remarkably difficult for workers to bore holes into concrete or other similar surfaces. What Does…
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