Archive for August, 2006

Construction Math 101

August 29, 2006 | In: Web Marketing

From a minor home repair to the construction of an entire house, virtually every construction project requires some mathematical calculations. From calculating the square footage of a room to more complicated figures like the area of a triangle or the...

Accurately communicating your work is so critical that, when done well, it actually can become one of your best competitive advantages. Like a successful marriage, the key to a trustworthy homeowner-contractor relationship is open and frequent...

The Fastest-Growing Counties in the USLooking to find the best spots for land development? You may not need to leave your state. The nation's 100 fastest-growing counties are spread across 28 states, with hot pockets of growth far from the Sun Belt. With...

Stick to ADA Guidelines

August 29, 2006 | In: Web Marketing

Being familiar with Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines is a must for any contractor. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is civil rights legislation assuring public buildings and structures provide reasonable accommodations and access to...

Sometimes jobs can get so far out of hand that it becomes necessary to micromanage every aspect. By adopting project management principles it may be possible to infuse efficiency. As individual contractor jobs get bigger and growth hits the point where...