Home Depot, Buildertrend partner in web-based project and expense management tool
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
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
As home improvement spending rises, learn why the most successful remodeling contractors now provide only specialized services.
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Builder confidence slumps due to soaring material and home prices
Increasing construction material costs are decreasing home builder confidence. Discover which products have the greatest impact on builder sentiment.
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How contractors can pick the right insurance
What are the typical business insurance coverages, and how do they impact construction businesses?
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With looming labor shortages, new legislation aims to bring shop class back to school
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
The Colorado Homebuilding Academy aims to bring workers to the industry and purpose to students. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the
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Education as intervention
Even if students don’t join the industry, a valuable byproduct of the Academy’s work is reducing dropout rates. Danielle AndrusDanielle
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Brick by brick—Meeting today’s builder challenges
Building up the industry’s reputation among consumers is critical to solving today’s challenges. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the managing editor
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CDFIs connect small builders with capital
CDFIs help small builders fund their business when traditional lenders can’t or won’t. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the managing editor
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