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What You Need to Know About Barndominiums
A barndominium is a large home that includes enough space for living quarters and a shop, large garage, or barn. Barndominiums can be barns converted into homes or new structures built from the ground up. These homes are typically decorated in a farmhouse...
How to Address Quality Concerns With Subcontractors
It's often that subcontractors make mistakes and don't even realize it until it's too late. The customer may complain or discontinue the project altogether. Before that happens, it's necessary to address quality concerns in order to maintain high levels of...
The Importance of Wearing Ear Protection
Permanent hearing loss can be a devastating consequence of prolonged exposure to loud noise. A loud job site can also cause a decrease in productivity and lead to more workplace accidents since a lot of background noise can make it more difficult to hear those...
Fall Risk Safety on Construction Sites
Many slips and falls are preventable, and construction workers must be prepared for all accidents before they occur. From old machinery to icy platforms, there are certain conditions that increase the risks throughout the year. There are safety guidelines that...
PPE Safety on Construction Sites
Construction sites have a ton of potential health hazards. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is often your main defensive equipment. These items are specially designed to limit your exposure to various risks. Each specific site should be inspected for safety,...
Power Tool Safety on Construction Sites
Working safely on a construction site is not just about having the right power tools, it’s also ensuring that every worker knows how to use the tools correctly. There are some safety handling tips that are recommended to stay safe when using dangerous...
What is an OSHA 10-Hour Certification?
Depending on the industry, many business owners ask their employees to obtain an Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) certificate or card. The OSHA 10-Hour Training Program offers an entry-level worker general information about identifying and...
The Difference Between General Contractors and Subcontractors
Whether it is remodeling a kitchen, building a house or erecting a 100-story office complex, these jobs all have one thing in common. They all can involve both a general contractor and a subcontractor. While both are equally important, there are some key...
What is an OSHA 40-Hour Certification?
The OSHA 40-Hour Qualification is the initial training under Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) for new employees in high-risk positions. Employees need training on HAZWOPER if they frequently work with and clean up hazardous materials or are...
Managing a Construction Site
Accomplishing something will always lead to warm and fuzzy feelings. For the contractor who is managing a construction site, these feelings are magnified. In order to make each procedure and aspect of your construction site run smoothly, follow these simple...