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Hazards can be found everywhere in the workplace. Some are quite apparent. Others are so small or seemingly ordinary that they're easily overlooked, and every worker is placed at risk in some way.A workplace hazard denotes any kind of object or situation...

It is the goal of "green" building to increase the efficiency of the use of materials, energy and other resources and to reduce the impact on the environment and the health of the occupants. This is accomplished for the entire lifecycle of the building...

Most states require license applicants to take a written examination on construction law, business organization and the skills of their occupation. In addition, applicants may have to prove financial ability to operate a contracting business. Letters of...

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...

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...

Construction Book Express announces the availability of the latest ICC building code publications for architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors and building managers.HAUPPAGUE, N.Y., February 27, 2006—Complimenting its comprehensive offerings of...