7 Things Everyone Should Know About Buying Furniture Online
Purchasing furniture online can be a very fun and rewarding adventure. You don’t have to waste all day in mall traffic and only going to a handful of stores. You can shop in the comfort of your own home without the pressure of pushy sales people. You can literally see hundreds of items in a […]
How To Become A Licensed Contractor In Oregon
Most all construction and landscape contractors wishing to perform construction services or repairs to real property must be licensed in the state of Oregon. Here’s the process to become a licensed contractor in Oregon. Do you need a license? The first question you need to ask is whether you need to be licensed to work […]
How To Avoid Disputes With Better Project Communication
Construction project disputes have risen in the past couple of years, mainly due to the pandemic and its effect on the labor market and material costs and deliveries. According to HKA, the value of these disputes adds up to almost half of the budgeted capital expenditure – 46.3%, on average. And the claims for additional time […]
How To Write A Successful Proposal
Everyone knows that writing a good proposal is important for contractors. Proposals are a representation of your company and the type of work that you’ll perform. In order to be successful, your proposal must clearly define the work to be performed and how much you will charge to perform that work. For more on writing […]
Data Security For Contractors: How To Plan And Prepare
Construction projects are rife with risks, and contractors know how to identify and mitigate those risks. However, the risk of cyber-attacks is often overlooked by contractors. The industry has traditionally been slow in adopting technology, but the pandemic has accelerated the need for connectivity and data sharing technology. With this increased reliance on technology and […]
How To Create A Business Disaster Plan
Is your construction business prepared to continue operating in the face of a natural disaster or power outage? For many companies, loss of electricity and an internet connection could be catastrophic. A business disaster plan prepares your company and its employees for potential disasters and gives them a clear picture of how to respond to […]
Mental Health Should Be A Priority In The Construction Industry
Construction has the highest rate of suicides for any industry, as well as the highest rate of alcohol and drug abuse. In fact, the number of suicides make it the number one killer of construction workers, even above OSHA’s Fatal Four. However, mental health continues to hold a stigma in the industry, preventing many workers from getting […]
2022 National Electrical Safety Month: Energy Resilience
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and this year’s theme is energy resilience. The materials provided highlight how emerging technology can provide energy resilience to homes and businesses. This year’s campaign is focusing on three main areas related to energy resilience: net zero energy use, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. Each area has a downloadable […]
Tools To Help Improve Work Zone Safety Awareness
In Oregon, from 2015 to 2019 there was an average of 584 crashes in work zones. The recent federal infrastructure bill includes additional spending on roads and bridges, which will increase the number of work zones nationally. National Work Zone Awareness Week is held each spring to encourage safe driving through these areas. Its primary […]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Take The Just Drive Pledge
Eight people are killed and hundreds more are injured in distracted driving crashes each day. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the National Safety Council (NSC) has a variety of resources available for companies who want to participate and educate their workers on the hazards. The AAA 2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index showed that 96% of […]
