PERC launches online course for off-grid construction
A new course from PERC aims to help builders and designers serve customers interested in off-grid homes.
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Business Management
Prefabrication proponents offer solutions for an industry in flux
The main topic in every conversation about prefabrication is change: builders changing their focus from cost savings to cost certainty.
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OSHA releases 2020 penalty amounts
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released new maximum penalty amounts in January, increasing roughly 1.7%.
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Overcoming resistance to renters
A for-rent sign strikes fear into the heart of many a homeowner who worries about the impact these short-timers will
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Builders bet on built-for-rent
Large home builders around the country announced their intentions to invest in the single-family rental space this year, including Taylor
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New guidance addresses 4 construction health issues
As construction business owners endeavor to protect workers from injuries on their worksites, sometimes their health can be overlooked in
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The rubber number—Managing warranty costs after closing
Managing the warranty process for any builder’s homeowners during the first year after closing can be tricky.
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Outdoor living on shrinking lots
When homeowners have limited areas to work with, designers and contractors do not have many chances to wow them, so
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500,000 reasons you should talk about cost on your construction website
Builders who shy away from cost transparency online risk turning away qualified leads and big bucks.
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ICPI launches digital campaign to grow workforce
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute is launching a new campaign targeting young adults to consider hardscaping as a career path.
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