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Reopening a construction business in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic won’t be easy, but it may be the catalyst to make the industry better than ever before.
Read MoreOSHA Tips for Staying Safe This Summer
OSHA and the US Department of Labor recently published a press release reminding both employers and employees to remember necessary precautions for working safely during summer months. Florida’s contractors are no strangers to sweltering summer temperatures, but dangerous heat exposure can occur anywhere if the conditions are right. When working in a warm environment, the […]
Read MoreTips and Tricks to Pass Your Contractor Exam
If you are like me, deciding to get your contractor license is a big deal. You’ve spent time looking for the best exam prep course for the best price and now you’re signed up to take your exam. You’ve circled the date on your calendar and the pre-test jitters are setting in. You have questions like “how much should I study? and “what should I study?” Every state’s exam may be slightly different but the test taking skills you will need are universal. Here are some of the best exam taking tips to help you pass your exam.
Read MoreHome Inspectors: A True Value
As a home inspector, you know that the inspection is intended to give homebuyers an unbiased, knowledgeable account of any identifiable issues within the home.
Read MoreLadders: Are they the Best Tool for the Job?
Ladders are the oldest tool still in use today. These amazing tools date back approximately 10,000 years. Despite being around for ages, the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) recently did a study and discovered that in the last decade 81% of fall injuries among construction workers treated in the U.S. involved a ladder. Ladders are a crucial tool of the trade which requires little to no training, making them time and cost efficient. However, that same study said that 43% of FATAL falls have involved ladders. With statistics like that, shouldn’t ladders be banned from job sites?
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