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Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Current Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. This is a current ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives like fibermesh and accelerators.

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

Four Common Equipment Rental Mistakes Managers Make

Managers frequently make crucial mistakes in a number of areas related to the equipment rental process that can lead to lower productivity, increased costs, etc.

A Few Things You Should Know about Lawn Mowing Equipment Rentals

When considering lawn mowing equipment rentals, you first need to establish what your needs are for the area to be mowed.

How To Start An Equipment Rental Business

How to start an equipment rental business. Establish the business, choose a name, develop a plan, seek insurance, and run the business.

Rental Equipment Ideas for Your Upcoming Barbecue Event

If you have an upcoming barbecue event, then you need the right rental equipment to make it a success.

The Rental House Rules: How to Get the Most of Your Equipment Rental House

There’s a hack that allows your film to boast the latest cameras, lenses, grip, lighting and sound gear. It’s called the rental house.

FREE Infographic: Equipment: Rent or Buy?

How to size and get the most out of your Mining Excavators and Haulers

In mining, it’s important to match excavators to your haul trucks to lower your total cost of ownership (TCO) for […] More

Why Contractors Must Pay Attention to Notice Requirements on Construction Contracts

As much as 50% of all profits made or lost on construction projects can be a result of managing the contract properly

Contractor Success Guide

What the Pros Are Doing: A sampling of landscape company profiles highlights a variety of strategies and tactics you can likely put into practice yourself. Also in this issue: Secrets to building a more valuable company, marketing-based social media...

Contractors Discuss How to Handle Tool Policies With Technicians

Summer cooling season is in full gear, which means that both technicians and their tools are being kept extremely busy.

How contractors are using hot tech to beat cold weather

Crews have adapted to extreme climates with heated protective equipment, augmented reality and insulated road technology.

BBB: Tips to consider before hiring a snowplow contractor

We knew we couldn't avoid it forever - snow is on its way.

Getting wired: Contractors find value in on-the-job tech

Two studies point to a lack of security as construction firms come to rely on the cloud.

More Contractors See Benefits of Drywall Finishing Robot

The hard work of hanging, taping and finishing drywall remains one of the more physically demanding tasks in building construction. While other trades in the industry have seen tools and equipment take the strain out of work, drywall work remains largely unchanged. And contractors are well aware of this.

7 Tips for Contractors to Stay Safe in the Freezing Cold

Contractors are human too. They get cold and when the weather drops below freezing and face the same risks as anyone else. Although we all know someone who thinks they’re tougher than the weather, dangerous conditions stay dangerous no matter who you are.

Why Contractors Should Be Profit Not Volume-Driven

Contractors should become profit-driven instead of volume-driven to help improve the bottom-line