Do Construction Workers Need an Online Personal Brand?
Ask those in the business world if they need an online personal brand, and 99% of them will answer an emphatic “yes!” Ask those in the construction trades, though, and…
Why Federal Contractors Need to Plan More for Flood Risks Now
President Obama altered the way federally-funded construction projects are treated when he signed Executive Order 13690 into law on January 30, 2015. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is still collecting information from…
How Long Does it Take to Get a Contractor’s License?
To get a contractor’s license, there are usually several steps you have to follow. Most states require a certain amount of experience before you can apply for a license and…
Is There a Shortage of Construction Workers?
When the recession of 2008 hit, it impacted the construction industry the most. Since much of the financial turmoil was tied to mortgages and home building financing, all new home…
3 Reasons Contractors School is So Valuable
In the contracting world, there are a variety of career paths people can follow as their skills develop. In Massachusetts, there are several options that contractors and construction workers have…
29,000 Construction Jobs Added in February
In the construction industry, February is normally a high unemployment month because the cold weather tends to put projects on hold. But according to ConstructionEquipmentGuide.com, the unemployment rate for February 2015…
What Kind of Construction Jobs are in High Demand in Massachusetts?
The commonwealth of Massachusetts tends to have a volatile construction industry because of the desperate need for housing, but the lack of building permits that get issued each year. As…
Mohegan Sun to Counter Competition with New 400-Room Hotel
When the state of Massachusetts decided to allow gambling on a limited basis in 2011, it opened the door to a lot of economic possibilities. The original law allowed for…
4 Ways to Advance Your Career as a Massachusetts Contractor
The commonwealth of Massachusetts is becoming a hotbed of construction and it has never been a better time to be a contractor in New England. Three large-scale Massachusetts casino projects…
What Type of Experience Do I Need to Take a Mass Contractor Supervisor’s License Test?
The state of Massachusetts is one of the top states for green residential and commercial construction in the country. It’s also a state in desperate need of new housing. Each…