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Building Strong Customer Relationships: Tips for Home Improvement Contractors
In the home improvement world, dealing with customers is part of the daily grind. Whether you’re laying tile, building decks, or remodeling kitchens, every contractor knows that good customer relations can make or break a project. But how do you keep those...
How Dewatering Pumps Ensure Efficient Mineral Extraction
1. Introduction In the mining industry, effective water management is crucial for operational efficiency and safety. Dewatering pumps play a pivotal role in removing excess water from mining sites, allowing for uninterrupted mineral extraction. This article explores...
How to Bid Underground Utility Jobs: A Contractor’s Guide
If you’re getting started in underground utility work, bidding these projects can feel like a massive puzzle with a thousand pieces that need to fit just right. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it's about knowing what to watch for and understanding the key...
Interviewing Job Candidates for Your Construction Business: Tips from the Field
Alright, so you're ready to bring someone new onto your crew. You've got the job ad out there, you’ve received some applications, and now it's time to sit down and actually talk to these folks. Interviews can be tough, but they don’t have to be overly formal or...
How the Dock Workers’ Strike Affects Construction Contractors’ Ability to Get Materials (and What to Do About It)
The dockworkers' strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is creating significant concerns for the construction industry. This strike affects East and Gulf Coast ports, potentially leading to shortages of construction materials, increased prices,...
Tenders and Costs: How Students Can Optimize Processes in Construction
Whenever you start a new project, you have high hopes that the process will run smoothly. Unfortunately, we all live in the real world, and things may go wrong, especially when we are talking about construction. This is due to the fact that there are many...
Construction Jokes (‘Cause Sometimes You Just Need a Laugh)
Why did the concrete worker break up with the bricklayer? Because their relationship was on shaky ground!Why don't construction workers ever get lost? They always follow the building plans!Why did the construction crew throw a party? They nailed it!Why was the...
A Contractor’s Guide to Driveway Repair
Fixing a driveway might seem straightforward, but as any contractor knows, the devil’s in the details. Whether you're dealing with cracks, dips, or a full-on replacement, getting it right means understanding the process from start to finish. Let’s walk through how to...
Waste and Materials Management on a Construction Jobsite: Insights from Jeff Spencer
When you’re managing a jobsite, dealing with waste and materials is a constant challenge. If you don’t plan ahead, you’ll end up wasting time and money, not to mention space. ProfitDig's own Jeff Spencer, a professional project manager in the construction world, has...