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![Common Challenges in Masonry Work and How to Overcome Them](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_March-27-6-400x284.png)
Masonry can be an excellent career choice. After all, brick and stone are timeless materials that never go out of ...
![Electrical Codes: Compliance and Safety in Construction Projects](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_March-27-400x284.jpg)
Building codes in general and electrical codes, in particular, are an incredibly vital part of any construction ...
![The Role of Skilled Professionals in Fire and Water Restoration](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_March-27-1-400x284.jpg)
Behind every successful fire and water restoration project are skilled and dedicated professionals who play an ...
![Leveraging Technology in Construction Projects: Trends and Benefits](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_March-27-5-3-400x284.jpg)
The construction industry is undergoing a period of rapid evolution. New technology is helping to lower costs, ...
![Choosing Your Construction Career: 5 Questions To Guide You](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_March-27-5-400x284.jpg)
The construction industry can be an exciting place to build a career. But with so many different skilled trades to ...
![Quality Assurance: Why Hiring Qualified Workers Is Key to Project Success](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_Blogging_Image__Why_Hiring_Qualified_Workers_is_Key_to_Project_Success-400x284.jpg)
If you’re a busy construction contractor, you might need skilled trade workers in a hurry. It can be tempting to ...
![Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ensuring Construction Site Safety](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_Blogging_Image_Ensuring_Construction_Site_Safety-400x284.jpg)
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is critical to ensure safety on a construction site. It’s generally ...
![Costly Mistakes in Construction Projects: How to Avoid Them](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_Blogging_Image_Quality_Assurance__Why_Hiring_Qualified_Workers_is_Key_to_Project_Success-400x284.jpg)
Some construction errors and delays are inevitable. But you can minimize the effects of these costly mistakes by ...
![The Art of Collaboration: Working On A Team During Large Projects](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_Blogging_Image_Working_On_A_Team_During_Large_Projects-400x284.jpg)
In the skilled trades, large projects often require lots of workers to be on the job site at the same time. But ...
![Current Trends in the Skilled Trades Industry](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_Blogging_Image_Current_Trends_In_The_Skilled_Trades_Industry-400x284.jpg)
If you haven’t been paying close attention, it might seem like the skilled trades industry hasn’t changed much in ...
![Carpentry For Beginners: Tips For Getting Started In The Trade](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_Blogging_Image_Carpentry_for_Beginners__Tips_for_Getting_Started_In_The_Trade-400x284.jpg)
Carpentry can be an excellent career choice for those who enjoy working with their hands. It pays well, there is ...
![Maximizing Productivity: Managing Multiple Projects and Workers](https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GreatLakesSkilledTrade_Blogging_Image_Maximizing_Productivity__Managing_Multiple__Projects_and_Workers-1-400x284.jpg)
It can be difficult to manage multiple projects and workers at one time. But as a contractor, you will constantly ...