It’s a brave new world out there. Over the past few months, we’ve seen a dramatic uptick in commercial spaces that use new and bold color in their spaces. It’s not just in physical places, either. All over the Internet, brands are doing things with color that would have made them squeamish five years ago. This 99designs story has a great recap, but we wanted to...
If you need a contractor for your home, you might head to Angie’s List or Home Advisor. But what if you need a commercial contractor, specifically for a finishing project? How do you find the right paint, drywall, or glass contractor who will keep their word and do great work? You have options, but some are better than others. Option 1: Browse home services websites. These websites are...
Doctors, lawyers, and accountants are a few of the many professionals who are held to uncompromising standards. If they’re serious about their craft, they receive continued education long after getting their degrees. The finishing industry is no different. When working with paint, drywall, and glass, a great contractor knows to focus on safety and count on his/her training. The end result is quality work that’s done...
Crystalline silica is found in a ton of industrial and construction products. Sand, concrete, stone, and mortar all have it, and it’s used to make glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks, concrete, and artificial stone. Problem is, inhalation of the dust from these materials has been proven to be extremely dangerous. Exposure can cause silicosis, lung cancer, COPD, and kidney disease, all of which can lead to disability...
2018 marks the 16th annual CRE Forecast Conference, and we’re excited to once again be an exhibiting sponsor at the event. It takes place at the riverfront Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago on January 17. Why exhibit at the CRE Forecast Conference? Commercial real estate is an industry that’s always in need of reputable finishing contractors who do the job right – on time and on budget....
Meet the system that ensures a successful paint, drywall or glass project. If you’ve spent any time hunting for a commercial contractor, you’ve probably had questions. Such as: How much experience should your contractor have? What qualifications do you need to look for? How important is safety training? The fact is trying to find the right contractor on your own is overwhelming. The wrong choice can pile...
New name. Same great service. The Finishing Solutions Network name served us well for 4 years, but we realized it was high time to branch out and establish our own identity. And so, we are thrilled to unveil Bid Evolution to you. When it came down to it, the FSN name didn’t do the best job accurately depicting what it is we do here, and the new name...