Nov 29, 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 they […]
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Nov 01, 2018
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Large-scale construction projects are almost always tricky, but when the possibility of a structural flaw or defect enters the picture, contractors can face a downright scary situation. These projects have presented owners and contractors with some particularly spine-tingling predicaments. The Millennium Tower, San Francisco The Millennium Tower luxury residential high-rise opened in 2009 but has […]
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Sep 27, 2018
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Whitelands is on the private estate of St George’s Hill in Surrey’s exclusive Weybridge Former neighbours include Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and racing driver Jenson Button The modern ballroom turns into a swimming pool at the touch of a button – and in just six minutes The underground garage includes a turntable, which avoids having […]
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Sep 20, 2018
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Inspirational quotes from some of history’s ‘greats’ could be the motivation you need for your business or life. Inspirational quotes can be more than simple slogans — they’ve helped some of the most successful executives and entrepreneurs. Moguls like Barbara Corcoran and Dottie Herman have used inspiring mantras to deal with their fears and enemies. […]
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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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