by Pat Flood | Builder, Building in Boston, Building Policies, Construction Crew, Contractor, Developer, Remodeler
Lead exposure is a potential hazard that all construction crews will face at one point or another. According to OSHA, at least 838,000 workers within the construction sector are exposed to lead on the job. Most commonly, lead exposure occurs through lead dust that is...
by Pat Flood | Builder, Building in Boston, Construction Crew, Contractor, Developer, Remodeler
Wouldn’t it be nice if construction were a completely risk-free venture? Unfortunately, that’s not the case. There are many construction safety hazards to avoid, hazards that can result in injury, claims against your business and more. Here are some of the most common...
by Pat Flood | Triple Decker, Bathroom Renovation, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Construction Crew, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Remodeler
With real estate prices in Boston heading no where but up, it can be seriously tempting to set your sights on a “handyman special” to save on your purchase. The more work a house needs, the less you can expect to pay — though there’s a...
by Michael Flood | Builder, Building in Boston, Construction Crew, Contractor, Remodeler
There’s an old saying that it’s easy to find workers, but difficult to keep good ones. While the second half of the statement may still be true, it’s now harder than ever before to find those new employees. In the building trades, that labor...
by Brianna Beetstra | Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Construction Crew, Contractor, Homeowner, Remodeler
Doing great work with your hands? No problem. You’re a pro. Drafting a contract that allows you to do that great work while protecting your interests? That’s a whole lot trickier. If you haven’t taken a good look at your standard contract in a while,...
by Brianna Beetstra | Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Construction Crew, Contractor, Homeowner, Remodeler
Doing great work with your hands? No problem. You’re a pro. Drafting a contract that allows you to do that great work while protecting your interests? That’s a whole lot trickier. If you haven’t taken a good look at your standard contract in a while,...