by Mark | 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 Jazmin Cuevas | Contractor
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 is posing a major challenge around the world, not only to human health, but to business as well. How is the construction industry faring? We can expect to see some difficulties, of course, but construction is one of those trades that is...
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...
