You may think HGTV gave birth to the DIY movement, but the phrase “do it yourself” was in fact first coined in 1912 in “Suburban Life” magazine. Many people enjoy learning new skills and the sense of pride that comes with doing things yourself. Businesses haven’t let the popularity of DIY scare them; they have…
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Five Traits of a Successful Contractor
Contracting firms have been grappling with the labor shortage issue for years now, and times are tough, but that doesn’t mean success is unattainable. The most successful contracting firms share these five traits in common. Leadership Through Service Talent and drive for success propel great leaders to the top. Once they are there, though, they…
Technology’s Effect on Safety Protocol After a Pandemic (Part Two)
In returning to the second installment of this two-part series (read part one), we investigate technology’s effect on safety protocol for construction workers when it comes to performing their daily functions. The technology reviewed here mainly plays a part in managing social distancing while maintaining effective communication. Primarily, in the techniques we investigate, Zoom video…
Technology’s Effect on Safety Protocol After a Pandemic (Part One)
At Sierra View, we are committed to bringing the highest level of integrity, honesty, and customer satisfaction to the commercial construction industry. In honoring that commitment, we recognize the impact that technology has on the way we run our business. In this two-part blog series, we are going to investigate how technology can relieve some…
5 Ways to Ensure Construction Safety
Beyond staffing shortages, the greatest challenge any worksite faces is safety. The construction industry can be extremely dangerous and often deadly if safety measures are not strictly adhered to at all times, by all staff. The hazards on worksites are so numerous and pervasive that OSHA has isolated the four most common dangers and dubbed…
5 Reasons to use the Design-Build method
Design-Build, also known as the “master builder” method, has been the dominant construction method for over 4000 years and is still currently used in 40% of all commercial construction projects. This efficient method relies on a collaborative team effort between design and construction and effectively places liability and project responsibility on the designer-builder. The benefits…