Continuing education for construction professionals in Massachusetts.
How is being a Boy Scout like working in the construction business? Both pursuits embrace the motto “Be prepared.” Construction workers, especially those with hoisting licenses, must make sure that…
“Is this gonna be on the test?” This is probably the most commonly-asked question by students in high school, community college, or university classrooms. Though teachers and professors might get…
Life is about choices – and so far, you’ve made some pretty good ones. You’ve chosen to work in the construction field, which employs over 110,000 people in Massachusetts. You’ve…
It takes time, effort, and opportunity to get ahead in this world. But if you’re expending a lot of effort trying to advance in your career, you may have trouble…
A Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll released in August revealed an intriguing finding: among Americans between the ages of 18 and 34, 57% of them believed that a college degree…
You’ve decided to embark on a career as a construction supervisor, and you’re ready to begin contractor school. Congratulations! Once you receive your contractor’s license, you’ll be able to showcase…
Never take safety for granted. “When any one asks me how I can best describe my experiences of nearly forty years at sea I merely say uneventful. Of course, there…
Derek 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…
In terms of resale value, kitchen remodels are among the best home improvements, according to HGTV. Even if you plan to stay in your home, however, a project like this…
The construction industry is one of those rare industries where you get to try it out first to see if you like it and determine where you would like your…