Remodeling contractors are asking me if I can help them find, interview and hire qualified lead carpenters. Two years ago we had several lead carpenters to refer. Today it is very difficult to find a qualified lead carpenter. It appears they are all working. There is a huge shortage of qualified lead carpenter help in the residential industry.

Mass Constuction Supervisor License CEU Trainings for Unrestricted, Resticted and Specialty CSL's.

In our training not only will you get your CEU's you will also walk away with valuable best practice education that you can immediately utilize in your business.

Here is the latest list of of 2 day CEU trainings for Mass Construction Supervisor Licnese holders.

OSHA Fall Protection training must be provided by contractors prior to exposing workers to fall hazards of 6 feet or more above a lower level. This requirement is clearly stated in the OSHA Standards. 1926.503 - Training requirements. When you hire someone new you can not let them go up on heights 6 feet or more above a lower unless they are trained and the training has been certified by a competent person.

Contractor Alert! Call up your customers or email them immediately and inform them about the dangers of heavy snow. 

You may get some snow removal and or insurance repair work.

(See strategies to help homeowners and work with insurance companies below)

Mass Construction Supervisor CEU training will be held in Mansfield, Ma on 2/28/2013 and 3/7/2013. The sponsor of this training is National Lumber.

Mass Construction Supervisor CEU training will be held in Leominster, Ma on 3/6/2013 and 3/8/2013. The sponsor of this training is Maki Building Centers and Home Builders and Remodelers of Central Mass. Maki has lumberyards in Lunenberg, Sterling and Gardner, Ma. and HB&RCM is located in Worcester, Ma.

Marketing Boot Camp Workshop for Remodelers and Contractors

Remodelers and Contractors can sign up for individual workshops. Don't want to work in the snow or stay home, come and join a group of contractor peers to learn about Targeting the Right Prospects and Project Types.

Fall Protection enforcement continues to be one of OSHA Region 1's top focus priority. The OSHA Fall Hazard LEP will be in effect until September of 2015. Region 1 includes New England states; Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. Data Statistics from OSHA's website show numerous citations for fall protection violations in 2010, 2011 and 2012.  Contractors in Mass, Connecticut, NH and RI can expect a continuation of the enforcement activity seen in the past two years.   

Contractor Business Success Program with Shawn McCadden and Mark Paskell.