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Is Material and Equipment Quality the Most Important Aspect of Job Quality?

April 23, 2018

Is Material and Equipment Quality the Most Important Aspect of Job Quality?

Every person has had this problem at one point or another in their lives: They’ve bought something at a great price only to find that it wasn’t such a bargain after all because it’s of poor quality. The same is true of construction supplies. Certainly, you can find very low prices but if the result is a poorly constructed home, you won’t have gotten a good bargain at all. Even if the product holds up long enough for the family to take possession, it can…



Fall Prevention 101: 5 Things a Safety Manager Should Be Looking At

April 16, 2018

Fall Prevention 101: 5 Things a Safety Manager Should Be Looking At

Falls are the leading cause of deaths on construction sites. It doesn’t matter how well versed everyone on the job site is, it’s still possible for this type of accident to take place. However, there are steps that safety managers can take to prevent falls. Read on to learn five tips and then contact if you need help with any type of job site supplies, including safety supplies.

  1. There are overlooked risks to keep an eye on
  2. One of the first things a safety…



5 Reasons You Should Safely Store Flammable Liquids

April 9, 2018

5 Reasons You Should Safely Store Flammable Liquids

If your job site has flammable liquids then it’s essential that you have a safety cabinet that can reduce the chances of an accident and keep you in compliance with various regulations. While this may seem like an obvious point, many job site managers look the other way if flammable liquids are temporarily kept on the job site. Here are five reasons to visit instead for all the safety equipment you need.

  1. They should be secured from poor usage
  2. Most cabinets you’ll find have a locking mechanism. This prohibits people from using…



Which Deck Screws Should You Be Using? Get a Look at the Main Options

March 20, 2018

Which Deck Screws Should You Be Using? Get a Look at the Main Options

As you work on a client’s deck, you have a lot of decisions to make. You first need to decide between materials such as cedar, composite, or pressurized. Should you use piers or posts? One of the more complicated decisions to make can be deciding what type of screws or fasteners are going to be best for your project. Read on to learn how to decide what’s going to offer the best durability and strength, then contact for additional…



Fiberglass Insulation is a Lot Easier When You Know These Facts

March 13, 2018

Fiberglass Insulation is a Lot Easier When You Know These Facts

When you think of the workhorses of insulation, fiberglass likely comes immediately to mind. It can sometimes be referred to as fiberglass wool, but whatever name it goes by, it’s made by taking many short fibers of glass and pulling them through extremely tiny openings. It’s great at insulation and sound proofing, and it makes a great choice for homes or loud environments.

You likely knew the above but do you know much else about this excellent product? At , we want to help our clients not only find all the…



3 Strategies to Help Build Your Strategic Relationships Within the Construction Industry

March 6, 2018

3 Strategies to Help Build Your Strategic Relationships Within the Construction Industry

If your construction company is like most, then about 80% of your success – both today and in the future – will be a result not of the services you offer or the prices you charge, but of your ability to successfully run a company. This may seem counterintuitive but the reality is that if you want to be successful for years to come, you must concentrate on your business acumen. Read on to get three strategies that will help you improve the strategic relationships you’re involved in.

The…



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