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Tariffs on Canadian Lumber Will Hurt U.S. Housing

Pro Builder

NAHB Policy Briefing | NAHB is working with the Biden administration to engage Canadian trade officials in negotiations; record starts for built-to-rent homes. Lumber price volatility has been the single biggest drag on the residential construction industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building Materials. Government + Policy.

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Seeking Bipartisan Solutions for the Housing Affordability Crisis

Pro Builder

NAHB Policy Briefing | Housing is a bipartisan concern, with housing affordability a top-tier political issue; residential construction sees continuing labor shortage. The anticipated GOP wave never materialized, and the electorate is split down the middle. Labor Shortage for Residential Construction Industry Continues.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

HardHatChat

More often than not, a prototype feature entails materials the client hasn’t used before, so it is the contractor’s job to figure out sourcing, lead time, and any questions regarding installation. Similarly, it might involve using new technology to create an interactive display, exhibit, or customer experience.

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Tariffs on Canadian Lumber Will Hurt U.S. Housing

Pro Builder

NAHB Policy Briefing | NAHB is working with the Biden administration to engage Canadian trade officials in negotiations; record starts for built-to-rent homes. Lumber price volatility has been the single biggest drag on the residential construction industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building Materials. Government + Policy.

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

Because subcontracts are negotiated rather than bid upon, you may not need bonds for subcontracts. If the project isn’t finished due to events outside of your control — or if payment negotiations between the general contractor and primary client break down — you may be caught waiting for compensation on finished work and used materials.

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#100:  Dealing With Rising Costs

NH Construction Law

It’s no secret to anyone involved in the construction industry that materials prices have been increasing by leaps and bounds recently. ” Whatever the chosen trigger, price escalation clauses are products of negotiation that can cabin the contractor’s ability to pass on price increases in various ways.

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Navigating the Lumber Price Crisis

Pro Builder

While the housing sector continues to be a leader in the nation’s economic recovery, these sharp price increases threaten the residential construction industry’s ability to lead the economic recovery and meet the nation’s strong demand for new homes. John Barrows, founder of P3 Builder Group Inc. in Bridgehampton, N.Y.,

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