Swing correctly to hit the nail. When lining up a nail, always hold it toward the top, just under the head, to reduce the risk of crushing your fingers. Always center the hammer head on the nail before swinging forward. Draw back the hammer using a fluid backward motion of your elbow and wrist. Watch…
The roofing industry doesn’t back away from helping those in need, and when it comes to taking care of those who served our country in the military, there are hundreds of contractors who are doing good work in their communities. As the country remembers those who have served during Memorial Day weekend, roofing contractors have…
Barely a month into the 2024 storm season, roofing contractors are already hard at work as severe weather struck early and often across much of the Great Plains, Midwest and Southeast. Minnesota is no stranger to wild springtime weather following wicked winters, and the team at Built Strong Exteriors is already driving a process that…
Want to see if this or any other light fixture would look good in your space but are scared to commit? Blow up a balloon and attach it to a string. Use painters tape to keep it in position. Play around with the height until it looks right to you! Looking to skip the trip…
Do more research and anticipate obstacles. My first big project was a ladder shelf and because I didn’t have a collection of powertools, I got everything precut at my local Home Depot. I made a total of 8 trips IN TWO DAYS! Since then, I’ve learned how important it is to write down a plan,…
Too few GFCI or AFCI outlets Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) outlets protect you from potentially dangerous electrical flows and shut off if triggered to prevent fires or electric shock. GFCIs are commonly found where electrical circuits could come in contact with water like in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries…
A Watertown, Mass. roofing contractor has been cited for safety violations after an employee suffered fatal injuries falling about 27 feet at a Brighton work site in September 2023. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited OJR Construction Inc. in March 2017 and September 2019 for failing to protect employees from fall hazards by…
Have you ever ordered something online and when it arrived it was way smaller or larger than what you expected? Or a completely different shade or texture? We’ve all been there. Unrealistic expectations are par for the course in the design build industry.
While we can’t entirely prevent surprises, our experienced CRD team members are adept at navigating through them. Our wealth of knowledge comes from having been there and done that for many years. We make troubleshooting a breeze by communicating issues clearly, ensuring that problems causing delays and disruptions are well-understood.
Join two of our production experts, Dave Callahan and Tom Rummel, as they delve into the art of effectively and clearly communicating your design-build process to clients. The goal is not only to meet your expectations but also to help align those expectations with reality. Managing the inevitable challenges becomes smoother when you have knowledgeable CRD team members guiding you through the process.
We suggest tuning into this podcast if you’re planning your first remodeling project and want to be better equipped to handle unexpected challenges and common issues that may come up in your home.
For those not keen on podcasts, read on to discover the most common unrealistic expectations our clients have had before the commencement of their building projects and how CRD members successfully navigated and addressed these surprises.
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Polyisocyanurate, or polyiso, roof insulation boards provide a versatile and energy-efficient solution for low-slope commercial roofing projects. From new construction to reroof projects on existing buildings, polyiso’s high R-value allows project teams to meet energy code targets with less material than alternative products. Polyiso roof insulation boards are manufactured with different facer types that deliver…
As the digital age continues to evolve, protecting your company’s information is not something to be taken lightly. Making sure your firm has security for its technology can help protect information, but you could do more. In the latest episode of the Best of Success Podcast Show, Bill Collins, director of national accounts at Servco,…
