Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth, said, “The construction industry doesn't have to be so resource-intensive. If construction companies start using better materials like mushroom bricks or upcycled prefab bricks and better systems like additive manufacturing using locally sourced natural materials... Then a lot of progress will be made.” To learn how to … [Read more...]

You have no experience in construction, but you're interested in getting your general contractor's license. Maybe you want to build your own home or just oversee the construction of a particular property. Whatever your reason, you want to know how to become a general contractor with no experience. You may be surprised to find that you can attain a general contractor's … [Read more...]

If you enjoy working with your hands, leading teams, and completing projects large and small, you may find a career as a general contractor to be lucrative and rewarding. General contractors oversee small and large construction projects, including everything from adding an extra bathroom to a home to building shopping malls and skyscrapers. They're involved when projects … [Read more...]

  Are you thinking about building your own home? If you have the skills necessary to pull off such a monumental task, congratulations!  Building your home could save you some money in the long run (up to 20% of construction costs), but it’s important to do it right.  If this is the first home you’ve ever built, you may be wondering, “Do I need a contractor … [Read more...]

New contractors who want to branch out on their own and start their own business may be able to take advantage of the robust construction market and find success. Starting a new small business is a monumental task, but if you have passion for the industry and skills in contracting, you may be off to a good start. The construction industry continues to make gains each year, … [Read more...]