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"Trust marketing" is the way to go with people like me.

Anticipating potential pitfalls will help contractors reduce or eliminate common conflicts.

Unless you live in the real world and are realistic about what your business has to offer, selling your business will never happen.

A few random thoughts on some recent changes in our business and in the world at large.

It's necessary to use a little extra TLC with renovation projects.

Despite the increased use of solvent-free products and materials in today's roofing industry, the prevalence of solvent-induced neuropathy among roofers is still startling.

Every couple of months, I hear a horror story from a contractor who was ripped off -- by one of his employees.

Taking time to carefully select the person or persons with whom a contractor will trust to address and solve its legal issues is an invaluable investment with both short-term and long-term dividends.

OSHA is about to compile its first revision to the General Industry's fall protection standard (29 CFR, Part 1910) since its initial conception in 1971.

A remarkable study has pinpointed things that may have profound implications for construction businesses.