Lawrence (“Law”) Cummer is a freelance writer and editor and has been a frequent contributor to Contractor Advantage, Ideas and Rough Construction for nearly a decade. Over his more than 20-year career, Law has written about contracting and construction, general business, information technology, health and safety, personal finance and almost every topic in between. He has a passion for storytelling and sharing how people can work better, easier — and “smarter” — from contractors to technologists to business executives.
Home buyers may flip over an exotic hardwood floor or marble kitchen countertop, but the innovation that goes into the bones of the house, and what covers them, makes the real difference…
Photo : CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd Les entrepreneurs qui cherchent à se faire un nom ou à augmenter leur chiffre d’affaire dans le domaine de la construction et de la rénovation…
Les fenêtres prennent de plus en plus d’importance lors de la conception de maisons, au niveau de leurs tailles aussi bien qu’au niveau du style; Cependant, leur performance reste un point très…
Windows are taking a bigger role of the home’s design in both size and style; however, performance remains as important as ever to homeowners. In recent years, whether through upgrades offered by…
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. For homeowners, the entrance system is the first impression their home makes on its guests. For the contractors installing exterior doors,…
[caption id="attachment_899" align="alignnone" width="3000"] Photo courtesy of CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd[/caption] Contractors looking to make their name or grow their business in backyard construction and renovation should be looking beyond the…
Technology improvements are boosting interest in flooring materials from homeowners and builders, and the contractors who serve them. Written by Lawrence Cummer Technology improvements are boosting interest in some flooring materials from…
For many the kitchen is the heart of their homes. So, when homeowners are looking to improve their abodes, the kitchen is often the first choice of rooms in which to sink…
Les améliorations technologiques stimulent l'intérêt pour les matériaux de revêtement de sol des propriétaires et des constructeurs, ainsi que des entrepreneurs qui les servent. Les carreaux et les planches de vinyle de…
After a relatively stable lumber market in 2016, changes in the U.S. administration and trade policy could result in Canadian contractors seeing lower prices in 2017. Since the U.S. is the primary…
Mounting code requirements for higher-performing, energy-efficient homes has prompted many builders to turn to innovative insulation solutions to improve comfort, lower energy costs and offer softer living. Not only can builders benefit…
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