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5 Ways Construction Companies Can Increase Margins

As costs rise, construction contractors should look for ways to increase their profits.

DeWalt Teams with Ford to Protect Frontline Healthcare Workers

In a time of challenge and uncertainty, companies are teaming up to solve problems and...

Will Skilled Labor Be in Worse Shape in 2 Years? Here’s What Pros Think

Construction professionals answered a survey to give their thoughts on the future of skilled labor...
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Stuff We Love: Truck Accessories

A well-organized truck is essential for productivity on the job site. Get these truck accessories...

How to Become a House Painter

People who learn how to become a house painter share a common endpoint: entrance into...
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How to Give Renovation Estimates While Sheltering in Place

Learn how contractors have pivoted to virtual estimates and consultations, and even continued performing on-site...
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How Construction Companies Are Dealing With the Skilled Labor Shortage

The skilled labor shortage in the United States' construction industry is real. How are companies...

Builder Confidence Drops to Historic Low Amid Pandemic Concerns

A major home-building index suffered its worst drop since 1985.

A First-Person Account of How the Pandemic is Affecting Construction Workers

The rapid spread of COVID-19 forced the construction industry to adapt. One roofer describes how...

How to Become a Limited-Energy Electrician

A sea change in how homes work has created the perfect storm for limited-energy electricians....

Construction Cancellations and Layoffs Continue to Climb

Contractors are implementing further safety measures and applying for payroll loans. Will it be enough?

Construction Jobsite Thefts Increasing During Pandemic

Construction job sites full of valuable equipment and tools have been shut down and abandoned...

Survey: Layoffs and Furloughs Rising Across Construction Industry

A look into the state of the construction industry as the coronavirus pandemic continues to...

Rise in Construction Project Cancellations Felt Across the Country

New data shows how the coronavirus continues to impact the construction industry in several key...
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How to Become a Carpenter

Carpenters are in demand. If you're interested in a career in the trades, here's what...

‘Transitional Housing’ Tiny Home Village Starts Construction

Homelessness is a problem in communities across the United States. Affordable housing projects like this...

This Startup Makes Bricks From Recycled Construction Materials

Construction activity and the production of construction materials are not exactly environmentally friendly. Kenoteq is...

How to Become a Plumber

Learn how to become a plumber through a local apprenticeship or trade school program.

Michigan State Wins Student Builders Competition (Again)

This year's student builder's competition saw a repeat winner for the first time since 2005.