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Should your business be charging clients for project estimates?

Jul 06, 2017 (0) comment , , , , ,

You can’t ask a doctor to tell you what’s wrong but then say you might not pay for the diagnosis. That’s according to Brian Altmann, president of DBS Remodel, in Poughkeepsie, NY, when asked whether builders and remodelers should charge for providing project and cost information to clients considering their services. Homeowners are often quick […]

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The 50 States of Construction: Why robust demand is driving CA contractors to focus on efficiency

Jun 21, 2017 (0) comment , , , ,

DPR’s Mike Humphrey explores the supply-chain bottleneck, building for the tech sector and what’s next for the booming market. California may be known for its relaxed lifestyle, but in the state’s construction industry, life these days is anything but slow. As tech companies, hospitals and higher education institutions continue to grow their footprints in the […]

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Wearable technology could save lives and dollars in construction industry

Jun 21, 2017 (0) comment , , ,

At first glance, there’s nothing remarkable about SolePower’s latest work boot prototype. The Pittsburgh-based startup has gone through at least 20 other iterations of the boot, and this one took about six months to create. The footwear looks normal—all black save for the company’s white and green logo. But after a few steps, rectangular sections […]

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Breaking the mold: Why bath remodels are becoming an ultra-custom job

Jun 15, 2017 (0) comment , , , , ,

Nothing drives home the point that there are few design constraints for today’s bathrooms like shower heads that play music and toilets with night lights and feet warmers. Add a fireplace to go with the heated floors and towel racks and it’s apparent a room that was once purely functional is now becoming a space […]

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One Entrepreneur’s Keys to Success Behind a Multi-Million-Dollar Construction Company

Jun 01, 2017 (0) comment , , , ,

Josh Downing has been declared online platform Thumbtack’s first ‘millionaire professional.’ Any business — whether it’s washing windows or consulting — needs to take advantage of technology or risk losing out on precious customers to faster and more connected competition. But that doesn’t mean every business has to create its own technology. Josh Downing, a […]

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CA developers float idea of $250M Queen Mary entertainment complex

May 25, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , ,

Brief: Operators of the Queen Mary hotel and tourist attraction in Long Beach, CA, are hoping a 65-acre, $250 million Gensler-designed entertainment complex will generate enough cash to pay for an estimated $289 million, five-year upgrade and maintenance plan for the iconic ship, according to The Los Angeles Times. Urban Commons, which leases the ship […]

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6 Innovative Ways to Attract New Customers

May 18, 2017 (0) comment , , , , ,

6 Innovative Ways to Attract New Customers Trouble luring in new business? Check out these insights from entrepreneurs about how they did it. Attracting new customers is no easy task. However, there are certain new and innovative strategies you can employ to make your business stand out from the rest. Here are six different strategies […]

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Tesla’s solar shingles are now available for pre-order

May 11, 2017 (0) comment , , ,

Brief: Tesla opened online pre-ordering for its rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system Wednesday following a tweet early that morning from Tesla CEO Elon Musk that caused industry watchers to gear up for the news — although the company was expected to debut the system last month, according to TechCrunch. The system will feature solar-collecting tiles, not panels. […]

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What’s cooking: The trends shaping kitchen design today

May 04, 2017 (0) comment , , , ,

Some home repair and renovation projects are inevitable — pipes corrode, window trim warps, roof shingles buckle and curl. Others require more of a push, such as a living room addition to keep up with the space needs of a growing family, a new patio or deck to extend that area outdoors and even the installation […]

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Inside out: How outdoor living spaces are shaping up in 2017

Apr 27, 2017 (0) comment , , ,

Kicking back outdoors during the warm, summer months is a pastime that’s not expected to go away any time soon. If anything, owners today want to get more out of their outdoor living spaces. And they are doing so by adding features from robust kitchens and big-screen TVs to natural materials and extra storage. Outdoor […]

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