To complete a job, general contractors hire skilled and unskilled laborers to complete specific tasks. Crew workers include framers to finishers and everyone in between. Estimating man-hour ...

Estimates are one of the most crucial aspects of planning a construction project. Since it is associated with forecasting the total job costs, a good estimate should contain all the expenses that are ...

The purpose of the estimate is two-fold. First, it allows the contractor to enter into a contractual agreement with confidence. Second, it provides an organized, detailed plan to execute the project ...

Rachel is a home improvement writer and content editor. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for small businesses and creative agencies. She uses her home improvement ...

Paver stones have earned their reputation as a solid, classic building material for outdoor spaces. Strong enough to withstand the weight of large vehicles on the driveway, and aesthetically appealing ...

WESTERLEIGH, Staten Island (WABC) -- Since Ida, 7 On Your Side has been hit with a flood of insurance dilemmas or contractor controversies. A couple of Staten Island seniors were blindsided by a big ...