Ants are one of the most common pest problems in Michigan—and one of the most underestimated. While some species are simply a nuisance, others, such as carpenter ants, can cause significant structural damage by tunneling through moist or rotting wood. Once ants establish a colony inside your home or business, they multiply quickly and become..
Wildlife pest problems are common across the United States, and this time of year in central Colorado and Wyoming, raccoons, skunks, and bats tend to cause the most trouble for homeowners. From raccoons in the attic and skunks burrowing and denning under decks to bats roosting under eaves or inside attics, these animals can quickly..
While both demolition and deconstruction can achieve high material recovery rates, often reclaiming up to 90% of materials, the primary difference lies in the methods used to remove those materials. Deconstruction is a labor-intensive process that focuses on carefully dismantling a structure by hand. Building components are removed piece by piece to preserve materials for..
OpenAI has begun testing advertisements within ChatGPT for users in the United States, marking the first time ads have appeared on the platform. The rollout applies to Free tier users and the new lower-cost ChatGPT Go plan, while Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise subscriptions remain ad-free. The company describes the initiative as an early-stage experiment..
The construction industry is heading into 2026 with a mixed outlook, according to the 2026 Construction Hiring & Business Outlook survey released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Sage. While some sectors continue to show strong demand, overall contractor confidence has softened compared to last year. Contractors reported fewer bidding opportunities overall,..