Sep 06, 2018
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Not to diminish the value of construction staples such as concrete, glass and steel, but we appreciate a little bit of creativity every now and then. Today we’re looking at homes and hotels made up of unconventional building materials — from cake to corn and everything in between. Miscellaneous recyclables (“Earthships”) Earthships are off-the-grid, 100 per […]
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Aug 30, 2018
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Entrepreneurship is a labor of love, and like any great love, that often means a lot of passion and a lot of persistence to reach your happily ever after. There are set-backs and failures and successes and triumphs, but it just may be that all those peaks and valleys are what make being an entrepreneur […]
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Aug 23, 2018
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These tips can help contractors manage cash flow There are few things more stressful than late payments and the cash-flow problems they inevitably create. A whopping 88 percent of contractors say they have to wait longer than 30 days for payments, with 46 percent using business or personal savings and lines of credit to cover […]
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Aug 14, 2018
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In just the first half of the year, investments in construction technology have surpassed last year’s total amount by 30%, according to a Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. report released today. Spending in the segment is outpacing overall tech startup investment growth in the United States, the report found. “It’s no mere accident that this uptick […]
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Aug 09, 2018
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From appliances to aesthetics, take a look at the best kitchen trends for 2018 – 2019. What’s hot in the world of kitchen design? From industrial-inspired concrete surfaces and factory-inspired faucets to the more glamorous brass kitchen handles and brass taps, and from clever kitchen storage , built-in wine rooms and even home bars to modern kitchen islands […]
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Aug 02, 2018
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Getting the word out about your business can be tough, particularly if you don’t know how to effectively reach out and then keep the momentum going once you get some coverage. So how can you make the most of the positive attention you do get and parlay it into more customers and sales? This the […]
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Jul 25, 2018
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Don’t let negative beliefs hold you back. Everyone wants to be a winner in business and in life. But success isn’t just something that will come your way without a little work. If you really want to get ahead, there are certain practices you need to put into place. To truly succeed in business, you […]
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Jul 12, 2018
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Brief: Construction companies will be able to share in many of the benefits of December 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but they also need to know about some changes that could negatively impact their bottom lines, according to Crain’s Cleveland Business. A reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% will add […]
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Jul 03, 2018
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The 4th of July means more than great BBQ, fireworks, and spending time with friends and family. It is also a tremendous celebration of American leadership. No matter your political beliefs it’s hard to dispute that the United States is a leader in the world. As Ronald Reagan said, we cannot escape our destiny, nor […]
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Jun 19, 2018
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There are contractors who say they love the construction business so much that they would not do anything else for a living. But it’s impossible to live on a business that doesn’t make money. Sometimes in construction, jobs get mired in delays, cost overruns, unexpected changes, late payments and even nonpayment, leaving contractors to salvage what […]
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