How to Bleed a Rebar Cutter

Posted on September 1, 2018

How to Bleed a Rebar Cutter

If your rebar cutter is running slow, isn’t moving, or doesn’t have the pressure to cut normally, you may need to bleed the hydraulics. When you invest in a new rebar cutter, you’re making an investment into job progress and rebar cutter efficiency. When well cared for a proper rebar cutter will easily cut any Read more…

The Many Purposes of Bolt Cutters

Posted on October 23, 2017

The Many Purposes of Bolt Cutters

Revised November, 2020 by BN Products USA™ Anyone who works in the building trade knows the value of a serviceable, multi-purpose bolt cutter and how important it is to have that tool readily available. Used for a variety of routine tasks, a bolt cutter is an invaluable hand tool; it can also be in unusual Read more…

5 Tips for Installing Drywall

Posted on February 9, 2015

5 Tips for Installing Drywall

Taping drywall is not always easy – working with drywall in general isn’t always easy! However, the task needs to be done in so many different construction projects, so it’s best to have the best tools and tactics down pat in order to ensure the job is completed successfully. When working with drywall, you need Read more…

The Evolution of Technology and Construction

Posted on December 22, 2014

The Evolution of Technology and Construction

Over the years, the evolution of technology and construction has changed the way we build. Early on, the industry consisted of jobs that took months, if not years, to complete, simply because communication, transportation and several other parts of each job took longer. Today, efficiency has increased because of simplifying technology. “Labor” cannot be defined the Read more…

Definitive Power Mixing Guide & Concrete Mixing Concerns

Posted on December 10, 2014

Definitive Power Mixing Guide & Concrete Mixing Concerns

Concrete construction professionals understand that within any concrete job, it is imperative to follow necessary guidelines as they apply to mixing concrete. When concrete is created without consideration of concrete properties, possible chemical occurrences and proper mixing procedures, the result could be concrete that isn’t strong enough, that breaks easily, that doesn’t last or that Read more…

Guide to Efficiently Using an Air Compressor

Posted on November 24, 2014

Guide to Efficiently Using an Air Compressor

A reliable air compressor can make a world of difference in a construction and concrete project. Air compressors have many uses, and investing in a solid one is a good idea. However, before you invest in an air compressor, you and your team should be aware of how to use them, how NOT to use Read more…

Construction Labor Efficiency and Workers

Posted on October 8, 2014

Construction Labor Efficiency and Workers

Construction labor efficiency is based around many factors. Constantly focusing on new ways to maximize revenue and produce resources, maintaining high equipment standards and utilizing technology are all important focuses. It is equally important to hire workers with a strong work ethic, workers who believe in following high standards, safety procedures and the authority of Read more…

Project Management Tools: How Technology Can Improve Your Productivity

Posted on July 8, 2014

Project Management Tools: How Technology Can Improve Your Productivity

  The promise of technology on every aspect of human life has been great, especially in the realm of construction management, where we are seeing the age of pens, paper, and file cabinets slowly but surely coming to an end. Though there remains a certain comfort in using the old tools of the project management Read more…

Project Bidding Guide: Are you bidding on your construction projects the right way?

Posted on June 30, 2014

Project Bidding Guide: Are you bidding on your construction projects the right way?

  Construction Project Bidding Tools The construction bid process may be the most important aspect of the industry. A knowledge of how to bid and create cost estimates, as well as bidding laws, delivery methods, funding, reporting, etc., is imperative to a successful construction job bid. Organizing this information in order to prepare for a Read more…

Construction Management Job Duties and Tasks

Posted on March 24, 2014

Construction Management Job Duties and Tasks

    Construction Management Job Duties and Tasks   As a construction project manager, a lot of important tasks fall upon your shoulders, including:   1) Scheduling out the project (ensuring logical steps are taken and time is budgeted as required by deadlines)   2) Dictating labor requirements (sending workers to construction sites as required) Read more…