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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

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Banking & Credit Crisis. --> Companies. White Papers. An idle crew waiting for a replacement machine or repairs can add unexpected costs that skew project profitability. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. -->. Safety & Health.

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The Distaste for Toll Roads in the U.S. | ENR: Engineering News.

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Banking & Credit Crisis. --> Companies. White Papers. While the grand vision and funding came from the federal government, construction and the profits from it were realized by private entrepreneurs, creating innumerable local millionaire contractors around the country. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Sustainability.

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The Top 200 Environmental Firms for 2012: Analysis | ENR.

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Banking & Credit Crisis. --> Companies. White Papers. The firm noted last month improved operating profit for its North American environmental-infrastructure segment. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. -->. Safety & Health. Associations.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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Ivory knew the big-picture problem was way over the head of one person or company to achieve a widespread, lasting impact; it called for an army to navigate the maze of barriers that hinder entry-level homes from penciling out on a profit and loss report and gaining community support. RELATED: How Small and Medium-Size Builders Can Prevail.