By, Hilary Gennaro General Contractors can work with a variety of suppliers, vendors, and sub-contractors. So, what makes certain companies stand out above the rest? For companies that provide products, supplies and materials, we consider the professional reputation of the company, the durability and warranty features of the materials, and how convenient they are to
By, Hilary Gennaro 6/1/2026 Deck Safety Month is celebrated annually in May. The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) created this initiative in 2006 to raise public awareness about the importance of safe deck installation, and regular deck inspections. While a window leak might let in cold air, or a missing roof tile might
May 5, 2026 By, Hilary Gennaro In the construction industry, we know electricity is one of the most potentially dangerous elements of a project, and that’s why we hire dedicated electricians for electricity-specific jobs. However, electricity is always around us, and even if we are not working with it directly, it can harm us if
Your home should feel like a place you’re proud of every time you pull into the driveway. But if your windows are outdated, mismatched, or inefficient, they can quietly drag down your home’s appearance, comfort, and even its value. Many homeowners in Shelton, WA, and the surrounding areas don’t realize just how much of an
By, Hilary Gennaro March 31, 2026 Imagine if your chosen career was in an industry facing a labor shortage of nearly half a million workers. Imagine you were a business owner in this industry tasked with balancing the needs of your customers and clients, but not having the work force to accommodate those needs. Imagine
By, Hilary Gennaro March 9, 2026 Most of us associate seasonal home prep with winter, but there are some very important aspects to making sure your home transitions well from winter to spring. ROOF, GUTTERS, SIDING The warmer weather provides a great opportunity to check your roof, gutters, and siding. Winter storm foliage debris may
In the photo on the left, an elderly woman was left with an unfinished deck and railing from a low-bid contractor that abandoned the job. Furthermore, the contractor had used Douglas Fir – which is not rot resistant – and paracord rather than stainless steel cable for the railing. Therefore, the railing, specifically intended to
The Biggest Construction-Industry Challenge is Also Major Client Pain Point Hilary Gennaro, 12/22/25 One of the biggest challenges any construction company faces is ensuring timely project delivery. It is such a pervasive problem, in fact, that performance data from 2024-2025 (according to Buildern.com) reveals that large projects can run as much as 20% behind schedule
