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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

ENR Construction

Equipment rentals allow contractors to shift downtime risk while trimming expenses, including licensing, insurance, taxes and debt, among others. An idle crew waiting for a replacement machine or repairs can add unexpected costs that skew project profitability. For some firms, that has meant renting rather than buying.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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R etailing involves buying large quantities of goods and selling them in smaller quantities to consumers for a profit. Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services. Appointments are now being scheduled for ICSC’s RECon in Las Vegas, May 22-25.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

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.