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...
by Justin | Builder, Construction Crew, Contractor, Remodeler
Can there be a more essential building component than construction fasteners? Screws, nails, nuts and bolts—they’re what holds everything together. But there are so many different types that sometimes, choosing the right ones for different parts of a project gets a...
by Justin | Builder, Building in Boston, Construction Crew, Contractor, Remodeler
What is even more important than choosing the right tools for the job? Choosing the right tool belt! Lots of workers don’t put a lot of thought into which tool belt they use, but among everything that you use for your job, the tool belt is probably one of the most...
by Richie | Architect, Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Remodeler
There are lots of questions swirling around about the future economy, particularly in Boston. What will be coming in 2020? If you’re a developer or involved in construction, here are a few things you’ll need to know and how predictions could affect our booming...
