In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of contracting, mental health often takes a backseat. However, maintaining good mental health is just as important as physical health, especially for contractors who face unique stressors and challenges. Here are several reasons why mental…
In the past, there have been a number of catastrophic failures of buildings that have led to the loss of life and injury. As a result, building codes and regulations have become increasingly stringent, requiring builders to take into account…
There’s bound to be a mess as a result of laying concrete floors, woodworking, landscaping and of course, painting. Typical contractor and construction jobs are unsurprisingly messy, and there’s no good way around keeping your work clothes clean. However, while…
Every professional in every industry will at one point in their career experience burnout. It’s important to avoid this as much as possible to maintain quality of work, customer relationships and your own health. This is especially true in the…
Working as a contractor will have you on the go a lot of the time. With long days and strenuous work happening, it’s common for contractors to feel burnout and exhausted. For this exact reason, it’s important for contractors to…
Whether you’re in construction, general contracting or working in the office doing administrative duties, everyone looks forward to the day they can retire. Retirement is a way to close the chapter on your work life and give yourself a much…
Accidents happen all too frequently for contractors and construction workers. It could be an accidental incident with a nail gun, a slip and fall incident or something that causes a homeowner to be injured as well. So, what should you…