Portable toilet. The John. Water closet. The loo. No matter what you call it, we’ve all used one. Whether they’re located on a worksite, festival grounds, or at an outdoor wedding, porta potties provide much-needed relief when we aren’t at home. But how did they come to be? Porta potties […]
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The EPA has been preaching about the benefits of composting for years now. Given that an overwhelming amount of food is wasted every day, recycling food waste is a necessary alternative to tossing it in the garbage. Not to mention, composting has a better environmental impact and reduces greenhouse gas […]
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Renting a dumpster can be a great way to streamline whatever project you’re planning to tackle. However, there are many myths and misconceptions about rental dumpsters that may be holding homeowners back from taking advantage of this time and money saving solution. If you’re on the fence about dumpster rentals, […]
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Established in 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, transformed American workplaces for the better. (The federal agency has a rich history worth checking out.) OSHA creates and enforces regulations meant to protect workers across industries. The four groups of OSHA standards include: General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and […]
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Shipping container homes have been trending in the home design world since the 2010s, and it’s easy to see why. Using storage containers to build a home or office can be much faster than traditional construction, and there are many ways to customize a storage container. When you’re designing a […]
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The warm, clean scent of an evergreen tree is one of the hallmarks of the holiday season. If you’re a fan of live Christmas trees, you can enjoy your tree and recycle it at the end of the season to create nourishing mulch for gardens. Here’s where and how to […]
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2022 has been a year of economic uncertainty to say the least. As we head into 2023, many are weary of inflation forecasts and how inflation will impact the construction industry. However economists offer a glimmer of hope. They claim that despite labor challenges, the future looks bright for the […]
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The future of waste disposal is green…and possibly driverless? In recent years, Seattle announced their shift to eco-friendly garbage trucks, making them the first city in the nation to adopt waste management electric trucks. More cities are likely to follow suit yet the potential innovations don’t end there. A few […]
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Rats and roaches and raccoons. Oh my! Construction workers and business owners have enough to manage every day. A pest infestation in an outdoor dumpster can cause a major headache on top of that. Many construction companies are unpleasantly surprised by termites feasting on disposed wood. Restaurants see a swarm […]
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Winter is coming. In some parts of the country, the freeze is already in full swing and it can be brutal. This shift requires careful preparation on construction sites to ensure cold weather construction safety and avoid weather-induced damage to equipment. With our decades of industry experience and close ties […]
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