“It’s not just breaking the glass ceiling. We have to be willing to kick the door down.” – Shelley Webster, Suffolk County Compliance Officer. Ms. Webster was quoted in a recent article in Boston Real Estate News section of the Bisnow website newspaper. The article, entitled, “These Women Build Boston And Are Recruiting More To Join…
DetailsPermission is required for construction projects in the state of Massachusetts. In other words, only projects that have been legally permitted – as evidenced by the possession of the required government-issued permits – may be initiated, continued, or completed. Ensuring that all of the necessary permits have been obtained prior to construction is a primary…
DetailsAfter spending over a decade in the construction industry, Joseph Hughes founded Contractor Dynamics to help builders, contractors, and related professionals grow their businesses strategically by leveraging the web. We recently asked Joseph to share his insight and expertise on how contractors can grow their businesses. Here’s what he shared: Can you tell us about…
DetailsDerek Brown is the co-founder of Pronto Marketing, a Bangkok-based web and marketing company that helps over 1,400 small businesses around the world manage their online presence. We recently asked Derek about his advice for contractors looking to create the perfect website to highlight their skills and training. Here’s what he shared: Tell us about…
DetailsTed Williams is considered by many as the greatest hitter in baseball history. He is the last player to hit for a season average of greater than .400. He used a Louisville Slugger bat that weighed between 32 and 33 ounces. It may be impossible to determine how many other professional baseball players have used…
DetailsSo you’re thinking about a career operating a crane or other type of hoisting equipment. You probably started thinking about it at a young age, with construction toys in the backyard or your sandbox. What kid doesn’t find that to be exciting? And, why shouldn’t they? It is even more exciting in real life than…
DetailsContents Massachusetts Hoisting License Classifications Application Requirements From Application to Examination The Hoisting Exam Rental Equipment Rules Revocation of License Continuing Education Massachusetts Contractors Academy Section 65 of Chapter 146, Title XX. Part I of the Massachusetts General Laws requires that “Whoever desires to act as an operator of hoisting machinery shall apply to the…
DetailsSustainable architecture has been catching on in the last few years. Many people only think of green building in terms of large-scale public projects like universities. But there is an increasing trend towards residential green building as well, and for good reason. Green building is not only limited to the materials with which a project…
DetailsThere are two types of people. One thinks they’ve learned everything there is to know about their respective industry. The other hopes that’s not the case and wants to keep learning no matter where they’re at in their career. Which one are you? The construction industry draws some of the most talented, analytical minds that…
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