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Protect your Surfaces During Construction

July 31, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

From bathtubs to hardwood floors to countertops, failing to properly protect surfaces will result in more costly callbacks that eat into those profit margins you’ve been working so hard to protect.

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Sweating the Small Stuff Can Save Time and Money

July 29, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

On your next job, keep track of how much time and resources are wasted on small delays to calculate what your company spends on these issues in a year.

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Labor Shortage Makes Companies Look to New Ways to Recruit

July 7, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

Hourly wages for trade workers rose by 6.3% in May, making the construction industry a very attractive field.

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How Construction Companies can Plan for Major Climate Events

July 5, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers, General

Progress on the construction site can be hampered by inclement weather, but the major concern for construction managers should be safety.

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Safely Removing Mold and Mildew from Your Jobsite

July 4, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

While mold and mildew can spoil drywall and rot timber, the spores can be bad for your health.

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Construction Industry sees Better Times Ahead

June 24, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

The labor shortage, and rising fuel costs may have construction companies struggling to keep ahead of the curve, but more stable times are ahead.

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Infrastructure Act Will Attract New Talent to the Industry

June 1, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create construction jobs that pay well and will shine a light on the industry as a possible career choice for many.

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Construction Sites Moving Away from Fossil Fuels

May 30, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

With a shift to reducing carbon footprints and more stringent laws on carbon emissions, the construction industry has to focus on ways to reduce its own carbon footprint.

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Reduce your Jobsite Pollution

May 16, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers, OSB

Not only does sustainable construction create a more environmentally friendly jobsite, but it can also attract younger workers to your company.

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Heat Pump and Air Conditioner Condenser Locations Matter

May 2, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY

Some installers believe that placing these systems in a garage or attic space may make the system more efficient by decreasing the difference in temperature. But it’s precisely because of these disparate temperatures that you should place your heat pump and air conditioner condenser outside.

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