Floor layers are broken out into several different categories and this data pull specifically highlights "floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles." This category most likely encapsulates vinyl tile or linoleum installations, whether they be strips, blocks, or sheets.
Read moreTips for Working with Masonry Block During Cold Winter Weather
As much as contractors would like to avoid working with temperature sensitive materials in the winter, tight schedules or project delays can make that a challenge. Special considerations have to be made in the winter months in order to make sure block walls have a high quality installation and workers are kept safe while doing it.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Insulation Workers, By State
Insulation workers, specifically those that install floor, ceiling, and wall insulation typically learn their trade on the job. Whether installing more traditional fiberglass insulation or spray foam insulation, these types of workers almost exclusively work indoors. Although there are also mechanical insulation workers, their numbers are broken out separately, as they make an average of $10,000 per year more than floor, wall, and ceiling insulators.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Solar Panel Installers, By State
The solar photo-voltaic panel installation profession is one of the newest jobs on the construction site. It's also considered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to be one of the fastest growing professions across any industry. From 2016 to 2026, the BLS expects employment to rise 105 percent, when the average is only around 5 percent.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Window Glaziers, By State
Glaziers mainly install windows, skylights, and storefronts on buildings. Because they work with glass and often from heights, the trade is highly susceptible to cuts and falls from ladders and scaffolding.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that the glazing profession will grow 11% by 2026, which is higher than the rate of all professions combined.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Sheet Metal Workers, By State
Sheet metal workers are most often seen on construction sites installing or repairing HVAC ductwork, but their duties can also include installing sheet metal roofs, siding, and gutters.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that the sheet metal profession will grow 9% by 2026.
Read moreTop Tips For Staying Safe During Winter Construction
The blowing snow of winter does not bring the construction industry to a halt. If you work in the winter, follow these tips to stay safe and warm.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Building Inspectors, By State
Construction superintendents may not like it when the building inspector comes on site and hands out red cards, but inspectors perform important tasks that make sure our buildings were constructed to code and are safe for the public.
At minimum, building inspectors typically require a high school diploma, but many states also require them to have additional certifications or licenses.
Read moreReinventing The Guardrail: The Hilmerson Safety Rail System™
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There is an opportunity to revolutionize the way we protect construction workers from fall hazards while dramatically reducing waste and inefficiency in the construction industry. The Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ was designed and engineered with feedback from industry experts with one goal in mind: Reinvent the guardrail to eliminate inefficiencies, cut costs, send zero waste to landfills, and improve workplace safety.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Construction Managers, By State
Construction managers typically plan, provide coordination, and oversee construction projects from a relatively "bird's eye view" of the project. Many construction firms require their construction managers to have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, but many in the industry have worked themselves up through the ranks to become a construction manager.
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