Matt DiBara

Matt DiBara

Matt DiBara is a fourth-generation mason of DiBara Masonry and the creator of The Undercover Contractor.

Put your culture first, learn from your mistakes, share your knowledge, be confident, believe in the old and new, and always be a neighbor.

8 Ways to Run a Better Construction Business

Everything 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.

Hiring mistakes are not limited to simply hiring the wrong people, though that can be a costly issue in and of itself.

Outdated Hiring Methodology for the Construction Trades

Many 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.

Graphene consists of a layer of carbon atoms that is one atom thick. The unique design allows it to be one of the strongest materials in the world, with a tensile strength more than 100 times stronger than steel.

Graphene Reinforced 3D Concrete Printing & Its Benefits

Because 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.

Climate Change Changes the Game for Concrete

How Climate Change is Changing the Game for Concrete

A 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 Condos

The EZYScreed from Marshalltown

A 4th Generation Mason's 'Top 10' Tool List for Your Next Concrete Job

The 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.

Fast and effective

Fast and effective

What to do if roads are worn out? If only the top layer is damaged, only that layer needs to be repaired. Take advantage of innovative solutions.

How Climate Affects Concrete

How Climate Affects Concrete

While 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.

How to Draft a Waterproofing Maintenance Program

How to Draft a Waterproofing Maintenance Program - Advice For Your Residential Clients

The 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.