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The Problem With High-Profit Jobs In The Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

Many problems can be traced back to the "Halo Effect," which happens when a contractor thinks, "We are so good at (fill in the blank) we should expand into (fill in the blank)." Or the opposite, a home builder who decides to branch out into residential remodeling.

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Construction Sector Adds 9,000 Jobs in April

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 9,000 jobs in April — the fewest since August 2022 — as a downturn among residential remodelers and subcontractors undercut job gains at nonresidential construction firms, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Call for Speakers: BD+C’s 2023 Women in Residential + Commercial Construction Conference

BD+C

Call for Speakers: BD+C’s 2023 Women in Residential + Commercial Construction Conference 0 dbarista Wed, 03/08/2023 - 09:00 Building Team The 2023 Women in Residential + Commercial Construction conference event will take place October 25-27 in Nashville, Tenn., residential and commercial constructing sector. trillion U.S.

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DuPont Launches Education Hub for Residential Construction Pros

Pro Builder

DuPont Launches Education Hub for Residential Construction Pros. DuPont announced the debut of its online educational resource center, Education Hub, which grants residential construction professionals access to podcasts, webinars, case studies, and more. cbroderick. Wed, 05/05/2021 - 13:06.

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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

These discussions also lead to questions about the new seismic retrofitting industry in the region. The Seismic Retrofitting Industry. Currently, building owners in Oregon and Washington must address seismic upgrades when older buildings undergo major remodeling. Retrofitting for Contractors.

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Two Leading Women in Construction Events Unite

Pro Builder

The new Women in Residential + Commercial Construction Conference (WIR+CC) will take place in Nashville, Tenn., Combining these two long-standing events aligns with our mission to create an event most impactful for women in the design and construction industry. October 25-27. Plus, plenty of fun in the Music City—Nashville.

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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

Pro Builder

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. That’s a lot of both, in terms of contributing to the current climate crisis and considering President Biden’s goal of cutting U.S.