by Richie | Builder, Building in Boston, Contractor
It’s a real dilemma in the construction industry right now. Some projects must move forward despite COVID-19—but there are lots of challenges involved in keeping these projects running while also keeping workers safe. Construction is one industry where social...
by Justin | Builder, Construction Crew, Contractor, Remodeler
It sounds like it should be easy to choose the right tools for the job, but is it? If you’re a contractor, then you know well how much a good tool can make life easier. They’re on the job site with you each and every day, so you need reliable, easy to use tools that...
by Pat Flood | Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer
Rent control is one of those tricky topics that Massachusetts voters have debated off and on over the years. Twenty-five years ago, a rent control measure that included Boston lost by a narrow margin at the ballot box. These days, though, with rents continuing to rise...
by siteadmin | Architect, Triple Decker, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Remodeler
In terms of siding, fiber cement is a relative newcomer to the market. Wood, brick and even things like vinyl siding have all been around for quite a while, but fiber cement siding was introduced about 35 years ago. Since then, it’s been steadily growing in popularity...
