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Come Over to the Demand Side

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Daniel Small 45 Views 0 Comments business management, labor, Spring 2022

A more cost-effective method to address building energy use is by starting from the demand side by reducing the amount

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A real risk for construction companies: Ransomware attacks

December 28, 2021January 25, 2022 Amy Guettler 122 Views 0 Comments business management, construction industry, ransomware, technology

Ransomware risk is highest for companies in the construction industry. Learn why and discover what you can do to reduce your business’s risk.

The Build Back Better Act's focus on affordable housing means opportunity abounds for the construction industry.

Business Development Infrastructure and Development Legislation and Regulation

Building on the Build Back Better Act: Big benefits for contractors and specialists

December 9, 2021December 10, 2021 Amy Guettler 150 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, business management, legislation and regulation, technology

With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework now law and the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act awaiting Senate approval, this much-needed

male construction workers have a 65% higher suicide rate

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Confronting a lethal stigma—addressing mental health in the construction industry

October 22, 2021November 2, 2021 Amy Guettler 138 Views 0 Comments business management, construction industry, suicide prevention, worker safety

Facing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) revelation that male construction workers have a 65% higher suicide rate

Growing strong, profitable home construction businesses.

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Home Depot, Buildertrend partner in web-based project and expense management tool

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 Amy Guettler 153 Views 0 Comments builders, business management, materials, technology

The integration helps builders, remodelers and contractors manage purchasing and expenses from a website or app.

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Construction management software focuses on streamlining efficiency: Product Spotlight

September 9, 2021 Amy Guettler 151 Views 0 Comments builders, business management, Houzz, technology

Discover three new construction management software programs aimed at streamlining construction company operations.

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Scale and specialization mean success in a booming remodeling industry

September 8, 2021September 29, 2021 Amy Guettler 335 Views 0 Comments #Fall 2021, business management, construction industry, design trends, remodelers

As home improvement spending rises, learn why the most successful remodeling contractors now provide only specialized services.

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How contractors can pick the right insurance

September 17, 2020January 25, 2022 Troy Sibelius 348 Views 0 Comments business insurance, business management

What are the typical business insurance coverages, and how do they impact construction businesses?

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Business Management Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation

With looming labor shortages, new legislation aims to bring shop class back to school

January 28, 2019January 31, 2019 Amy Guettler 906 Views 0 Comments business management, construction industry, education, labor shortage

A proposed bill would help schools fund hands-on training to introduce students to trades. Amy GuettlerAmy Guettler is a freelance

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Colorado Homebuilding Academy: From text books to tool belts

March 13, 2018November 4, 2019 Danielle Andrus 5131 Views 0 Comments business management, education, next-gen

The Colorado Homebuilding Academy aims to bring workers to the industry and purpose to students. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the

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