As a committed environmentalist and co-founder of an organization dedicated to sustainable practices Tami Brunk’s interest in the construction business may at first glance seem surprising. But the journalist who first started writing for the Construction Reporter in 2008 sees no dichotomy between her two interests. “As I see it, the construction industry has tremendous… Read more »
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Construction Reporter’s Star Journalist Garry Boulard Highlights Good News in Construction Industry
Garry Boulard has clearly made it as a journalist and author having published in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor as well as authoring seven well-received books in the genre of historical nonfiction. He even has his own Wikipedia page—a true sign of success for our times. Yet Boulard,… Read more »
DAWGS Inc. Provides Info Regarding Purchase of Vacant Homes via State Government Funding
Vacant homes in your neighborhood could cause a variety of problems. Home values may decrease or remain low; the neighborhood looks abandoned and unattractive, and there is the possibility of increased criminal activity. There are some great incentives for both prospective homeowners and investors to purchase vacant homes. I wanted to share with you a… Read more »
DAWGS Announces Expansion into Toledo Board Up Market
Door And Window Guard Systems (D.A.W.G.S), service provider of steel board up for windows and doors, recently announced their expansion into the Toledo market. D.A.W.G.S. manufactures and rents attractive steel panels used to cover door and window openings on vacant buildings, providing security to property owners and neighborhoods from the many problems associated with leaving… Read more »
Concrete vs Asphalt: A Quick Graphic Comparison by Enterprise Commercial Paving
Houston-based Enterprise Paving has produced an infographic that compares concrete to asphalt in five different areas: cost, durability, maintenance, longevity and weather. When planning a paving job, there are a variety of factors to consider when choosing between asphalt or concrete, such as use, location, climate and budget. This new infographic is an easy and… Read more »