Ways to Stay Cool at a Job Site

The heat is no fun to work in. That hot sun mixed with concrete and humidity – sounds like a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately for those contractors in the Sunshine State, there is rarely a break from the hot weather. Even Florida’s cooler days are extremely hot for workers to spend hours working in. Contractors […]

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Managing Your Inventory as a Contractor

If you own your own contractor business or manage a lot within the company you work for, you may deal with site inventory. In this position, you take charge of the purchasing and managing of the inventory for the company in order for the company to complete current jobs and land new owns. When you’re […]

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Black Friday: Your guide to buying big-screen HDTVs

If you’re in the market for a new television, Thanksgiving and Black Friday are the days to shop to get the best prices on Ultra 4K HDTVs as retailers dangle hot doorbuster deals available in limited quantities.  Even with great prices, shopping for TVs can be bewhildering because there are so…

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Electrical Contractor Shortage

When it comes to electricians, 85,900 professionals will be needed to fill electrician jobs by 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The need for electricians will continue to rise, says BLS, in the next 10 years due to wiring needs in residences and businesses, along with construction booming. However, there seems to […]

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DIY Work or a Contractor?

In today’s world, DIY ( do it yourself) projects are all the rage. From home improvements to a child’s birthday celebration, people are creating, building, and crafting things all up on their own. Why? Well for one, DIY projects can, often times, be more affordable than hiring someone or buying things. Second, many people have […]

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Last day to get free holiday drinks at Starbucks

Monday is the last day to sample buy-one-get-one free oliday drinks at Starbucks. The Seattle-based coffee company started spreading delicious cheer on Nov. 9, offering the deal on seven drinks in special holiday-themed cups from 2 to 5 p.m. in participating stores. Drinks on the menu include Chestnut…

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How to keep Your Construction Site Safe

Did you know that construction equipment theft is a really big problem? Unfortunately, it is. Contractors truly have to concern themselves with this issue. Construction zones and project areas are known to be high-risk targets for theft. In fact, according to the National Equipment Register (NER), only about 25% max of all stolen items are […]

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