Hillside Drainage: Curtain Drains, Interceptor Drains, Swales, and Erosion Control for Sloped Lots

Building on a hillside is some of the most rewarding and most challenging work in construction. The views are great,...

Construction Owner's Representative Guide: What Contractors Need to Know

An owner's representative acts as the project owner's eyes and ears on a construction job. This guide breaks down what...

Time and material billing gives contractors flexibility when project scope is uncertain. This guide covers when to use...

Firestopping is one of those parts of construction that does not get much attention until something goes wrong. It sits...

Milestone tracking is the backbone of every well-run construction project. This guide walks contractors through setting...

Environmental regulations are not going away. If anything, they are getting stricter. And the penalties for violations...

Plumbing Rough-In Guide: Drain Slope, Venting, Pipe Sizing, and Inspection Prep for Residential Builds The plumbing...

Let's be honest. Most construction companies have tried to 'go paperless' at least once. Usually it starts with good...

Every contractor who works in a climate with real winters has faced the question: do we pour in the cold or shut down...

Why Gutters Deserve More Attention Than They Get Gutter systems are not exciting. Nobody gets into construction because...

Commercial kitchen buildouts are some of the most complex tenant improvement projects in construction. You are dealing...

Let us be honest. Most construction employee handbooks are terrible. They are 80 pages of legal jargon written by an...