Matt DiBaraMatt DiBara is co-founder of The Contractor Consultants.From the AuthorBusiness8 Ways to Run a Better Construction BusinessDiBara MasonryEverything I have learned in my decades-long masonry career is reflected in these eight lessons: Put your culture first, learn from your mistakes, share your knowledge, be confident, believe in the old and new, and always be a neighbor.Labor & Workforce DevelopmentOutdated Hiring Methodology for the Construction TradesDiBara MasonryMany contractors may have a great business, a stellar reputation, and a top-notch end product, but still find themselves struggling with recruiting talent, vetting possible candidates and retaining the best people for the job.Rebar & ReinforcementGraphene Reinforced 3D Concrete Printing & Its BenefitsDiBara MasonryBecause the process for 3D concrete printing does not involve concrete forms, normal means of reinforcement like rebar and wire mesh cannot be used - graphene is proving to be one of the more promising additives for printed concrete.ConcreteHow Climate Change is Changing the Game for ConcreteDiBara MasonryA new American Concrete Institute committee is assessing the affect of global climate change on sustainability of concrete structures, as more-severe salt-water intrusion and high wind loads lead to failures like Florida's Surfside CondosConcrete Equipment & ProductsA 4th Generation Mason's 'Top 10' Tool List for Your Next Concrete JobDiBara MasonryThe wide variety of concrete tools available for the concrete contractor can make even the most seasoned mason's head spin. Here are some of the tools you will need for your next concrete job.BusinessContractor: How You Can, and If You Should, Use Crypto For Concrete WorkDiBara MasonryA masonry contractor lays out the pros and cons, and the steps to start, doing construction business using cryptocurrency.ConcreteHow Climate Affects ConcreteDiBara MasonryWhile working with concrete may come as second nature to many contractors, it is one of the trickiest substances to work with due to how quickly it can change when exposed to different temperatures, humidity, and wind rates.Water & Moisture MitigationHow to Draft a Waterproofing Maintenance Program - Advice For Your Residential ClientsDiBara MasonryThe best way to prevent water damage in a home is to create a waterproofing maintenance program. Advise your residential clients with these steps to prevent flooding and/or water damage.Page 1 of 1
