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Retaining Staff During a Labor Shortage
Studies show that replacing an employee costs an average of 6 to 9 months’ salary. When you lose employees, you fall behind on your project schedules and may even have to turn work down. With the current construction labor shortage set to deepen this year, it is more important than ever to create work environments …
New Home Trends on the Rise in 2021
With interest rates low and demand up thanks to families needing larger homes to meet work/life changes, 2021 promises to be a busy one for construction professionals.
What Makes A Good Salesperson?
Whether you have a company that is big enough to have a sales department or small enough so you have to wear many hats, knowing why some people are successful at sales can help to improve your own techniques.
Technology Biggest Draw for Younger Buyers in New Builds
Younger buyers are leaning towards a move-in ready scenario when shopping for a new home as older homes take time and money to restore. When younger buyers consider new builds, technology is as important as utilities.
Pandemic Creates Unprecedented Demand for New Homes
The America at Home Study was conducted at the end of April to ascertain just how American homeowner’s ideas have changed.
How to Winterize Your Gutters
Fall isn’t the best time for gutters. Leaves, twigs and debris clog gutters which can cause water to flow back up under the shingles. In winter, snow melt can’t safely run off the roof and water pools only to ice overnight. As the ice expands, it pushes up under the shingles and causes leaks. Cleaning …
How to Recruit More Gen Z Youth to Careers in Construction
Gen Z are defined as those under 25 and are currently entering the workforce and choosing their careers. While many are already opting for a career in construction, the industry has to do more to recruit in order to overcome the labor deficit.
More Women Entering Construction Workforce
According to a new study, construction jobs were one of the fastest growing sectors for women between 2015 and 2019.
Tips for Making Gluing Easier and Cleaner
Gluing items is often a dirty job, but someone has to do it. If that someone is you, there are some easy tips and tricks that can help you to reduce the mess and create a higher quality product. From keeping your workbench glue-free to producing better quality projects, these tips will help you work smarter, not harder.