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3 Home Construction Mistakes To Avoid

Homebuilders are generally experienced construction contractors or individuals who know what they are doing. Building a home is a huge task to undertake, and the process takes a deep amount of experience and knowledge because the stakes are incredibly high. Experienced contractors tend to begin this project with a list of concerns to address that Read more…

10 Ideas to Keep in Mind for Your New Construction Project

Taking on a new construction project can be fun, but it also takes careful preparation. Although taking on this type of project may seem easy, it is not as clear-cut as you may think. Having the right mindset and having things in order can be beneficial to laying the right foundation. Here are a few Read more…

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…

What to Look for When Hiring an Eco-Friendly Construction Contractor

Building a new home or business has always been an exciting venture with plenty of decisions to make each step along the way. But more than ever, whatever the final purpose of the structure might be, it is important that the building functions both economically as well as ecologically. This means making a point to Read more…

The Top Benefits of Refurbished Tools

Buying used tools is an option that you should consider. The single most important reason is lower purchase cost, but there are other reasons why this might be a great alternative for you. But first, there are different kinds of “used” tools. They are not all the same. Used tools are not necessarily reconditioned or Read more…

5 Best Professional Contractor Tools

(Article Revised by BN Products USA, November, 2020) As every professional concrete contractor knows, having the right tools is as important as knowing what to do. Hand tools and equipment that give years of reliable service spell the difference between jobs that are completed successfully, on time and within budget, and problematic situations that lead Read more…

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…

Rebar Cutter Efficiency Tips and Tricks

When you invest in a new rebar cutter, you’re not purchasing a new tool, you’re making an investment into job progress and rebar cutter efficiency. When taken care of, a proper rebar cutter will cause any rebar with which you have to work easier and quicker to cut. There are certain steps that need to Read more…

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

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…