Storage tank removal is a common part of environmental groundwater cleanup to help keep drinking water safe. These contractors have a job that requires a high degree of competence and technical precision, and workers face potential dangers and... (Read More)
Owning a general contracting business is rewarding, but it also presents a number of safety hazards. In fact, according to a 2016 report by Industrial Safety and Hygiene News, one in 10 construction workers are injured every year. The same study... (Read More)
This is the job of restoration companies—to preserve and protect a building and its contents after damage from a major event such as a fire or flood. People want the clean-up to begin quickly following a disaster so they can go on with their... (Read More)
Do you use one universal password for every online account? That's one of the biggest mistakes business people make, experts say. You need a different and strong password for each of your business and personal accounts to protect yourself against... (Read More)
Floods can occur without advance warning for homeowners regardless of location. You do not have to live in a flood zone to experience flood damage. Most homeowners are unprepared for the flooding event as well as the dangers still present after the... (Read More)
As a professional upholstery and carpet cleaner, you help your customers maintain their soft furnishing and floor coverings so they stay sanitary and last longer. There's no replacement for professional cleaning services — even regular vacuuming... (Read More)
Cummings Insights, a construction industry market analysis firm, reports the Atlanta Construction industry has seen steady signs of growth since 2014 (28%), even through the overall stagnant U.S. construction industry market. Construction spending... (Read More)
Construction contractors put themselves at risk every single day on the job, facing unknown risks when working with heavy equipment and often from scaffolds at great heights. The job is demanding and has special challenges. One of the challenges... (Read More)
The summer heat can be unbearable, and this is especially true for workers who spend a lot of time outside, such as construction workers. Construction workers not only have to deal with working in the heat but also often wear heavy tool belts and... (Read More)
Lead-based paints were commonly used in homes constructed before 1978. If left undisturbed, the paint itself probably does not pose hazards. However, any scraping, peeling or sanding of the paint changes all of this. Disturbing the paint causes dust... (Read More)