How to Avoid Disputes in Construction

Disputes in the construction industry are very common. Solving a dispute is much easier than preventing it in the first place. However, most investors and contractors don’t seem to realize this until they find themselves in the midst of such a problem. When a dispute happens, it causes the project to be delayed. In fact, some projects end up being…
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How to Keep Your Construction Site Safe

How to Keep Your Construction Site Safe

If you’ve been on a construction team or helped out a construction site, you understand the importance of maintaining a functional work environment. While having managers be responsible for overseeing the overall safety is a critical aspect, it’s a team effort and every single crew member needs to do their share to keep the site as safe as possible for…
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4 Tips to Buying a Prefab Modular Cabin

A prefabricated permanent cabin can be the ultimate dream of a homeowner. Cabins, especially log houses, are unique as they provide a relaxed atmosphere especially when they are in a bucolic or forest-like setting. A modular cabin is warm, inviting and serene which makes it an ideal structure to have where you will be spending time in the sunset years…
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6 Bathroom Essentials to Buy When You Move

1. Towels It goes without saying that towels are very important in every bathroom. Towels may come in different types and sizes, but they all serve one purpose, and that is to keep us dry. It is, therefore, necessary to have a dedicated towel set for your bathroom which has all essential towels; bath towels, face towels, and hand towels….
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Small Projects to Make Your Kitchen Look New

Even the most loved and lived-in kitchens can benefit from a sprucing up after just a few years of constant use. Making an older kitchen look new again doesn’t have to be a big budget ordeal. A few carefully chosen DIY home projects can have your kitchen look brand new for a fraction of the cost of a remodel. The…
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CMA STAR Awards Winners 2018

2018 CMA STAR Awards – Winners Announced

Winners of the 2018 CMA STAR Awards and CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR Awards are announced by program sponsor, the Construction Marketing Association (CMA). The STAR awards recognize excellence in 16 marketing categories and 80 sub-categories. SUPERSTAR and STAR (first place/second place respectively) are awarded for each category or sub-category. CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR recognizes top winning brands or…
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4 Things You Need To Do To Prepare Your Home for An Electrician

Electricity is an important part of your daily life. Most of the devices you use in your homes such as TVs, light bulbs, smart home devices, and heating systems cannot function without electricity. Whenever you recognize an electrical problem in your home, it is always important to call in a reputable and highly qualified electrician. However, electrical work can be…
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What is a Reinforcing Bar Used For?

Concrete is a popular building material that’s often preferred for its sturdiness. During construction, reinforcing bars, or reo bars, are added to offer tensile strength, allowing the concrete to bond more effectively. The term tensile strength isn’t just reserved for physics geeks – it plays a huge role in construction. It simply refers to the ability of a particular material…
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5 Tips To Help You Get A New Roof

The crown of your home is your roof. We all know how a faulty leaking damaged roof can be frustrating to live under especially during the rainy seasons. Your home’s protection and comfort start with the roof and you can’t put these two important elements on the line. If you need repairs or a complete replacement, a new roof is…
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2019 Construction Marketing Outlook Webcast and Survey

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) announces a national webcast focused on marketing plans and priorities for 2019 in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. The free webcast for members and non-member is scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 1 pm CST. The webcast will detail results of a national survey that identifies marketing strategies and tactical plans, including…
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