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Sustainable Building Materials: Keeping Your Jobsite Eco-Friendly

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With sustainable construction maintaining its popularity as a viable building approach, more builders and their customers are turning to environmentally friendly construction materials as substitutes for less eco-friendly options. You can use the following list to identify some of the sustainable building materials available to you. Insulation Fiberboard and spun fiberglass have long been a popular […]

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3 Trends Impacting the Construction Industry in 2016

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In the latter part of 2015, construction industry professionals should take some time to look forward at the trends in the construction industry that are likely to affect them in 2016. Being ready for new developments can help builders, company owners, and contractors prepare for opportunities that might arise with little advance warning. Here is

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Unemployment in Construction Continues to Decline

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The outlook for construction workers is bright as unemployment in construction falls to its lowest point in nearly seven years. Contractors, however, face a number of challenges posed by the abundance of new job openings. More Firms Hiring Skilled Laborers The unemployment rate among construction laborers stood at 7 percent in September, according to recent findings

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3 Big Landscape Architecture Trends for Commercial Spaces

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In commercial building projects of substantial size, the aesthetics and functionality of the space’s landscape architecture can be an important consideration for owners, builders, and tenants. Several landscape architecture trends are emerging that suggest that the look of the building’s exterior areas, along with their usability and sustainability, will receive greater attention as elements of

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Developing Adaptable Housing for the Elderly

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The most reliable statistics available indicate an unavoidable change in American demographics as the Baby Boomer population–those born between 1946 and 1964–continues to age. With age comes different residential and independent living needs, many of which are not being satisfied by current homes. Developing adaptable housing for the elderly is poised to become a thriving

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project management software

How to Choose Quality Construction Project Management Software

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Computers, tablets, smartphones, and other devices have all made an immeasurable contribution to construction project efficiency, profitability, and success. One of the more important areas of the construction business remains project management. Modern software makes this process much easier, but you must make sure that the software you use can do the job properly. Here

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3 Techniques to Improve Your Construction Forecasting

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No one can predict the future, but effective construction forecasting techniques can do a lot to keep your projects flowing smoothly. Today’s most advanced construction forecasting software lets you leverage several efficiency-boosting tactics. 1. Gather Real-Time Data Because material and labor costs can change rapidly, it’s almost impossible to develop accurate predictions with out-of-date information.

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construction lead acquisition

How Social Media can Help Your Construction Lead Acquisition

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Social media is ubiquitous these days, but it takes some planning to use it profitably. Using social media in the construction industry is no different. A full 90 percent of construction firms have found social media beneficial for construction lead acquisition, according to a survey conducted by the Construction Marketing Association. Fine-tuning your strategy will

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