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How Often Are You Supposed to Drain Your Septic Tank?

Your septic tank needs to be pumped to prevent leaks and backup over time, but how often is enough, and how much is too much?

5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know

You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

Work on New Hudson Train Tunnels Chugs Along

For the first time since New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie pulled the plug on a project to build two Hudson River train tunnels in 2010, frustrated riders may have reason to be optimistic.

What to Look for in a Contractor's Contract

10 basic ingredients for a contract will help pave the way to remodel happiness

How Often Are Septic Tanks Emptied, and Where Do the Contents Go?

Discussing what goes on in the bathroom is considered taboo in many social circles, but you should be having frank discussions about your waste if you own a septic tank. What's the protocol for dealing with fecal matter?

Why Soil Erosion Can Spell Ruin For Contractors

All varieties of contractors — from excavation and grading to street and road — are susceptible to pollution issues from soil erosion and sediment.

Tech Trends: Fun & Educational Building Toys

NBC 5’s Art Norman has the details on a family business in the area known to make toys that allow kids to build blocks.

What you should know before deciding to do a DIY demolition

Homeowners can take steps to determine if it’s in their best interest to take on a DIY demolition or leave it to the professionals.

8 top marketing tips for every excavation contractor

Marketing isn’t just for big companies and consumer products. Excavation contractors can use marketing tactics and strategies to advantageously position their company in the marketplace to win more bids and grow revenues while at the…

Out With the Old Tile: 8 Steps to Prep for Demolition

This isn't a light DIY project: You'll need heavy-duty tools and plenty of protection for your home and yourself

Demolition in an HPOZ?

HPOZ approved demolition at 217 N Windsor is an example of how a non-contributing house can be replaced with a new, historically appropriate home.

How to Make the Most of Your Unused Demolition Materials

Learn how to make the most out of our unused demolition materials, saving time and money.

How to Control Dust During Demolition

Tom Silva and Jeff Sweenor explain how they plan to minimize airborne dust during the demolition phase of our Westerly project

Are You Calculating Your Excavation Volume Incorrectly?

A common situation in construction estimating and planning is the excavation of a pit or trench with sloped sides.

Contractors Rank Commercial-Grade String Trimmers

How Standards-Based Grading Helps Me Do My Best Work

Junior honors students have recently been provided with the opportunity to experience the standards-based grading system at Daniel Hand High School. Grading conferences are one of the most important factors of this grading system.