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Project Uptime
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These 5 Corporate Solar Projects Are Having Their Day in the Sun
Many large corporations, from big box retailers to mall owners, have at least one thing in common: huge buildings with large, flat roofs. It’s little wonder so many are going solar...
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Contractor Tips for Residential Roof Safety
Residential roofing crews have a tough job. They're expected to perform their work quickly, often in uncomfortable weather, and they haul materials and tools up and down ladders...
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VIDEO: Quick Tips - 360 Awareness
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4 Ways to Communicate Better with Subcontractors
Your projects are only as good as the subcontractors who help you build them. And their work is only as good as the direction they receive. When you find yourself facing problems...
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7 Common Plumbing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Bob Stupica, a plumber in the Chicago area, has bailed out weekend DIY warriors countless times. “There have been some unusual problems, like the time a guy connected his toilet to...
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Ways to Help Prevent Dump Truck Accidents
Dump trucks are mainstays of construction sites — and the cause of serious and often fatal injuries. It’s not uncommon for kids to have endless fun dumping things from plastic dump...
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3 Ways General Contractors Can Improve Communication with Owners
A general contractor’s job is getting projects built. But much of the day-to-day work involved comes down to communication. And at no time is good communication more important than...
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10 Ways to Make Buildings Safer — for Birds
Cats are number one threat to birds in the wild. Can you guess the number two threat? It’s buildings. Every year, hundreds of millions of birds are killed flying into manmade...
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What 3 Cities Are Doing to Become More Resilient
A Rockefeller-backed initiative is changing the way cities think about their future. The new buzzword in sustainability circles is “resilience.” Not only are mayors and builders...
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6 Unique Structures Made with Unusual Building Materials
Sure, the price of lumber could increase due to a tariff recently imposed on Canadian softwood lumber — but who needs lumber, anyway? Check out these one-of-kind structures from...