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Are Your Filters Working Properly?

December 5, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, The Ol' Sage Builder

Keep air clean indoors with an effective air filter. Learn 4 ways to make sure your filter is working properly with these tips.

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Is Your Work Crew Protected from Lung Cancer?

November 23, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

Latest research shows that lung cancer among construction workers is 50% higher.

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Strategies to Retain Crew Members in a Labor Shortage

November 19, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Framers, HOMEPAGE FEATURE

Fighting labor shortage in construction? Here are ways to retain staff and maintain profit margins. Labor Shortage.

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Communication is Key for Callback Prevention

November 15, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

Change is coming to the construction industry. Improve communication & get the job done with success using our proven strategies.

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Survey Finds Most Workers Suffer from Fatigue

November 7, 2018 / Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder

Fatigue in safety-critical industries has disastrous consequences

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Should You Buy Equipment or Lease It?

November 1, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

Investment in equipment is essential for the successful construction company – but should you buy, rent, lease or borrow?

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Drone Inspections Reduce Risk and Save You Money

July 27, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

Learn more about why and how drones are the modern solution to inspecting hazardous places according to OSHA requirements.

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Workshop Tips that Save You Money

June 5, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

Save time and money with easy to follow Workshop Tips: store paint upside down, loosen band saw blades, and use polish to renew leather boots!

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How to Engage Home Buyers of All Ages

June 4, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Framers

To reach a broad section of potential home buyers, you have to diversify your portfolio of selling techniques.

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5 Ways to Make your Contractor Business More Successful

April 9, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

Most of your business will come through recommendations and word of mouth, so you have to provide a good service on the job and when problems arise. Here are a few ways in which to do just that:

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