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5 key indicators your construction team needs a computerized maintenance system

August 6, 2020August 7, 2020 Talmage Wagstaff 52 Views 0 Comments

Computerized maintenance management systems, or CMMS, have become vital to maintenance departments in nearly every branch of industry. It’s no

The Micah Homes residents make less than 30% of area median income, which makes finding stable, affordable homes even more challenging.

Faith-based initiative brings affordable homes to seniors

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Jennie Rodgers 64 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, senior living

The Micah Homes project includes housing, a community room and garden as well as supportive services to provide a permanent,

With tens of thousands of registered projects, demand for qualified raters is growing every day. (Photo: Andrea DeMartin, Dreamstime.com)

Build Green Building

Green building wave drives demand for Colorado raters

July 14, 2020July 16, 2020 Charlie Woodruff 113 Views 0 Comments green building, LEED

LEED Green Raters provide verification services for LEED residential projects and play a critical part in certifying residential buildings.

Inside and out, smart lighting systems put homeowners' minds at ease. (Photo: In4mal, Dreamstime.com)

Design Outdoor Living Technology

Smart lighting for safer homes

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 Danielle Andrus 342 Views 2 Comments Lighting, outdoor living, smart home

Some consumers see smart lighting as a bit of a “party trick”, but inside and out, smart lighting systems put

If the equipment was previously purchased and delivered to an unincorporated county area or into a city with a lower tax rate, use tax on a difference may be due. (Photo: Lukasz Jaskowiak, Dreamstime.com)

Build Capital and Finance Tools and Equipment

Avoiding additional use tax with equipment declarations

July 8, 2020July 6, 2020 Alan Smith 143 Views 0 Comments tax planning, taxes

As a contractor, you probably use and move equipment around in multiple home-rule cities in Colorado, often forgetting about equipment

Natural lighting and open spaces are a big request from consumers when it comes to building a healthier home. (Photo: Universal Design Living Laboratory)

Build Design Kitchen and Bath

Healthier homes—How COVID-19 will impact home design

June 30, 2020July 3, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 147 Views 0 Comments covid-19, design trends, home office

Something that is beginning is the way homes are designed, with a new focus on healthier homes.

Victoria and Richard Parsons of Parker, Colorado, wanted to build their forever house. (Photo: Sterling Custom Homes, Inc.)

Build The Homebuyer Universal Design

Built for life—Buyers look to universal design for forever homes

June 25, 2020July 3, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 461 Views 1 Comment design, senior living, universal design

The owners of two of the country’s most outstanding universal design homes share the stories behind their houses.

Having a completed module limits unsafe environmental conditions, along with having fewer materials onsite to get in workers' way. (Photo: Sompom Suebhait, Dreamstime.com)

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