5 apps for builders to download
It’s no secret that phones have become an integral part of daily life. They give you the ability to call, text, check updates on deliveries and use the calculator all while streaming the best worksite jams.
How builders can look after the body
As a builder, your body is your number one tool. In 2018, research discovered that it’s more likely Australian builders are taking better care of their actual tools than they are of their bodies. The study conducted by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. It revealed that while 79 per cent of builders believe they take good care of their tools, only 47 per cent report that they look after their bodies.
7 things to know when employing an apprentice
1 What are the current holes in your business and is an apprentice the right person to fill that role?
Identifying the needs of your business prior to employing someone new is essential for finding the right person to fill that role adequately. Do you need someone to help out for a short period of time or is your business growing exponentially and therefore has the room for a new person to join the team long-term?
Handy tips for choosing your ideal Builder
You may have heard horror stories about problems with builders, budgets spiraling out of control and sites left half-finished. But the reality is that the vast majority of builders are both professional and capable, and you can do a great deal to avoid bad experiences simply through the way you choose, manage and communicate with them.
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