You’ve invested a lot in your career. So why not keep that investment growing? Joining a trade organization has many benefits, and could help you expand your circle of professional contacts, gain recognition for your work, and generate new business opportunities. While many charge annual dues, it’s money well spent. Trade groups provide […]
The importance of safety glasses
What do flying debris, airborne dust, and shattering glass have in common? They can all cause eye injuries. It’s no surprise that the construction industry ranks second among occupations with the highest rate of eye injuries, given the number of potential hazards that workers face each day. According the U.S. Bureau […]
Housing sales ‘heat wave’ continues into July
Florida’s housing market continued to heat up in July, as it picked up steam for the second summer month. Florida Realtors reported that July was a strong month for statewide housing sales, with higher median sales prices, more pending sales, and additional new listings. Single-family home sales totaled 24,546 — up 2 percent from […]
Report: Construction jobs increased in August
The U.S. construction industry added 28,000 jobs in August, but contractors expressed difficulties finding experienced workers. According to reports by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Associated General Contractors of America, last month’s employment gains followed a hiring dip in July. The construction industry has added 214,000 jobs since the start […]
What Does A General Contractor Do?
Do you know what a general contractor does exactly? What the position entails? There’s so many different types of contractors today that it can be hard to remember who does what. If you’re looking to hire a general contractor for work, you want to make sure he or she has the right skills you need […]
New home starts, sales data signals good news for Florida contractors
New housing starts and home sales are considered to be indicators of economic strength. So the latest data should signal good news for Florida contractors and workers in the construction trades. The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently released statistics that show an uptick in new residential […]