If your rebar cutter is running slow, isn’t moving, or doesn’t have the pressure to cut normally, you may need to bleed the hydraulics. When you invest in a new rebar cutter, you’re making an investment into job progress and rebar cutter efficiency. When well cared for a proper rebar cutter will easily cut any Read more…

Revised November, 2020 by BN Products USA™ Anyone who works in the building trade knows the value of a serviceable, multi-purpose bolt cutter and how important it is to have that tool readily available. Used for a variety of routine tasks, a bolt cutter is an invaluable hand tool; it can also be in unusual Read more…

Taping drywall is not always easy – working with drywall in general isn’t always easy! However, the task needs to be done in so many different construction projects, so it’s best to have the best tools and tactics down pat in order to ensure the job is completed successfully. When working with drywall, you need Read more…

Over the years, the evolution of technology and construction has changed the way we build. Early on, the industry consisted of jobs that took months, if not years, to complete, simply because communication, transportation and several other parts of each job took longer. Today, efficiency has increased because of simplifying technology. “Labor” cannot be defined the Read more…

Concrete construction professionals understand that within any concrete job, it is imperative to follow necessary guidelines as they apply to mixing concrete. When concrete is created without consideration of concrete properties, possible chemical occurrences and proper mixing procedures, the result could be concrete that isn’t strong enough, that breaks easily, that doesn’t last or that Read more…

A reliable air compressor can make a world of difference in a construction and concrete project. Air compressors have many uses, and investing in a solid one is a good idea. However, before you invest in an air compressor, you and your team should be aware of how to use them, how NOT to use Read more…

Construction labor efficiency is based around many factors. Constantly focusing on new ways to maximize revenue and produce resources, maintaining high equipment standards and utilizing technology are all important focuses. It is equally important to hire workers with a strong work ethic, workers who believe in following high standards, safety procedures and the authority of Read more…

  The promise of technology on every aspect of human life has been great, especially in the realm of construction management, where we are seeing the age of pens, paper, and file cabinets slowly but surely coming to an end. Though there remains a certain comfort in using the old tools of the project management Read more…

  Construction Project Bidding Tools The construction bid process may be the most important aspect of the industry. A knowledge of how to bid and create cost estimates, as well as bidding laws, delivery methods, funding, reporting, etc., is imperative to a successful construction job bid. Organizing this information in order to prepare for a Read more…

    Construction Management Job Duties and Tasks   As a construction project manager, a lot of important tasks fall upon your shoulders, including:   1) Scheduling out the project (ensuring logical steps are taken and time is budgeted as required by deadlines)   2) Dictating labor requirements (sending workers to construction sites as required) Read more…