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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Jul 18, 2018
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Having cash at the ready to procure materials, pay salaries, fund new projects and finance all the other functions of a construction business is essential for the smooth operation of a company. When financial obligations outpace the influx of money, it doesn’t take long for a business to become overwhelmed by debt or, in the […]
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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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May 31, 2018
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Billion-dollar construction startup Katerra’s acquisition of Michael Green Architecture suggests intriguing possibilities for sustainable construction The Wood Innovation and Design Centre in British Columbia; the 97-foot-tall building by MGA is the world’s tallest all-timber office building, but that distinction won’t last long. Michael Green Architecture Tall timber construction, hyped as one of the next big […]
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May 24, 2018
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To those who gave their lives in the service of our country; to those who continue to serve; and to those whom have returned safely—thank you. You are the single-most reason we have the freedom to enjoy and prosper from free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation. In your memory and honor, here is some memorable and […]
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May 08, 2018
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The home lists for $250 million, making it the most expensive single-family abode in the United States Luxury developer Bruce Makowsky is known for designing and building residential real estate with high price tags — but his latest creation has taken luxury to the next level. The home, located in Los Angeles, measures 38,000 square […]
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May 03, 2018
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Microscopic flakes of graphene add strength and durability — but also raise cost and safety concerns. —–Adding graphene to concrete makes it stronger and greener Scientists have been tinkering with concrete in an effort to improve upon the world’s most widely used construction material — and they’ve notched some notable successes. New forms of concrete […]
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