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Construction Contracts: Get it in Writing!

September 21, 2021 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

When you are doing a residential home build or renovation, it is essential to get everything in writing so that you can honor the terms of your warranty and sale without compromising business relationships or profit margins.

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6 Ways to Keep your Construction Project on Budget

September 13, 2021 / Posted in: Builders, DIY, Framers

When your reputation is at stake, you can follow these simple tips to keep your project on target.

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How to Manage your Online Reputation

September 9, 2021 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

Managing your online reputation is, in part, about damage control but it is also about marketing through word-of-mouth recommendations.

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2022 NAHB International Builder’s Show Now Open for Registration

September 9, 2021 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

You can now register for the IBS 2022 to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from Feb 8th to the 10th.

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Improve Maintenance of Your Deep Cycle Batteries

August 20, 2021 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

Deep cycle batteries are expensive and, while a necessary cost, they need to be properly maintained in order to last for their full life cycle.

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New Law Gives Tiny Houses Single-family Home Status in Maine

August 19, 2021 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

With housing shortages, the rising cost of housing and a move to sustainability, tiny homes make all kinds of sense.

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Aging Workforce Contributes to Labor Shortages

August 12, 2021 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

One of the most pressing issues the construction industry faces is an aging workforce.

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Keeping Workers Safe During Summer Heat

August 12, 2021 / Posted in: Builders, DIY, Framers

With temperatures soaring, workers on jobsites are more prone to exhaustion, heatstroke and other illnesses caused by heat and dehydration.

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ICC’s ‘Code on a Mission’ Encourages Implementation of the 2021 IECC

August 5, 2021 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

The International Code Council (ICC) has challenged the building industry to adopt the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

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The Guide to Accurate Labor Cost Estimates

July 29, 2021 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

Providing your clients with accurate estimates is essential to providing the kind of service that will have your clients recommending you to others.

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