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David Drees: Best Practices for Managing a Private Home Building Operation  

Pro Builder

Utilize physical model homes and design centers in combination with virtual visualization and pricing tools to make the process of designing a custom home easy, fast, and fun. Only the top 10 are accepted into the multiyear development program, which consists of enhanced leadership and cross-training education. . Business Management.

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Why the BIM Revolution Fizzled

Job Order Contracting

Any major positive upon the AECOO sector must begin with education and a focus upon change management. LEAN AECOO impacts on every element of thinking, work, and business models. Changing work flows and business relationships, restructuring how organizations interact and are compensated is a requirement.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

To attract applicants, Turning Leaf recently raised its entry-level compensation to $17 per hour. Since sweetening its compensation, Turning Leaf advertised for a senior project manager and got eight qualified candidates. . And on Aug. 1, the company started offering a group health care plan to its employees. .

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Challenging Times = Emerging Sales Opportunities

Pro Builder

Analyzing the challenges from a real estate agent’s perspective is Saul Klein , an international speaker, educator, futurist, trainer, and technology pioneer. Compensation, commissions, and the independent contractor relationship will all change. Saul Klein. Realtor emeritus, CFP.

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Testing, measuring, evaluating: Do we do enough of it, and do we do it right?

Construction Marketing Ideas

We always compensate for these evaluations, based on the compensation model we would provide if we hired or contracted with the individual. an hour (legally correct compensation — remember, this is offshore work where the local pay will be much lower), do you know if you are getting someone you would want to hire?

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How to Recession-Proof Your Firm: Best Practices for Construction Business Leaders

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Explore education programs at colleges or technical schools. So, reevaluate your current compensation packages and strive to offer highly competitive salaries and benefits. Tap into learning opportunities offered by trade groups. Set your sights on courses designed to equip students with the latest construction techniques and tools.

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Zombies spread message of workplace safety

Safety Services Company

SAFE Work Manitoba, a joint partnership between the Workplace Safety and Health Division (WSHD) and the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) , is using a new tool to raise young workers awareness of workplace hazards, zombies. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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