Tag: Construction

Essential Construction Equipment that is Better to Rent than Buy

Posted on by April Stephens

Heavy equipment is essential to the success of any construction business. One of the most costly parts of any construction project is the equipment involved. Maintenance, storage, and transportation are not directly covered by project revenue the way that materials are, and equipment can be time-consuming to manage, as well. In many cases, it can be much cheaper to rent equipment as needed rather than to buy it outright, though it isn’t always easier to tell which equipment that would be. Here are just four major machines and equipment that you’ll likely be better off renting instead of buying.

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Creating A Cost-Effective Construction Project

Posted on by April Stephens

Any successful construction project has to begin with a sound foundation. Once you’re confident that what’s underneath is solid, you can rest easy knowing that the entire structure is much more likely to stand the test of time. The same principle applies to the process of planning it. Without the right amount of thought put into the earliest stages, your project will be much shakier than you want it to be. Poor planning at the beginning results in being caught off-guard by delays and cost overruns.

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Construction Around Your Neighborhood? What to Tell Your Children About Safety

Posted on by Kara Masterson

When you live in a neighborhood with other families, there is bound to be activity taking place at all times. In some situations, this can include a heavy construction project. While most people will try to limit their construction activity space to what is on their lot, it can end up spilling off the lot a bit. If there is construction going on in your neighborhood, it is important to educate your kids about safety. There are things that you should tell your kids in particular about safety in the area. 

Stay Away

The most important thing that you need to tell your kids about construction zone safety is to stay away from it. Many kids will end up being intrigued by all of the activity and will want to go and watch the work or see the tools. However, you need to advise them that they need to stay away from the construction zone when they are not with an adult. 

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What Makes an Ideal Construction Team

Posted on by April Stephens


The construction industry of the U.S is undoubtedly booming. While the recession had negatively impacted the industry, it has since bounced back. Now, the construction industry contributes 4.3% to the total GDP. The monetary value in 2017 of construction projects was 898.7 billion. Therefore, it is expected that many people are venturing into the real estate and construction industry.

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