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Practical Solutions for Purchasing and Production Dilemmas
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Poll: Managing Construction Costs
July 30, 2025
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Purchasing
5 Ways to Use AI for Purchasing
Dec. 6, 2024
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Building material prices are now slightly lower compared with last year.
Building Materials
Construction Input Costs Stabilize
Sept. 16, 2024
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Unlock the secrets of what someone’s nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions, eye contact, eyebrow movement, as well as movements with their hands, feet, head, and even posture, are telling you during a sales negotiation.
Purchasing
Sales 101: When Negotiating, Pay Attention to Body Language
Jan. 8, 2023
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An understaffed purchasing department won’t have time to properly vet price increases, competitively bid and accurately contract trades, minimize change-order costs, or ensure your next project starts on the right foot.
Purchasing
Purchasing Staffing Ratio: What Should It Be?
Nov. 29, 2022
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The Best Way To Manage Change Is To Involve Those Closest To The Process Those Who Help Plan The Battle Don’t Battle The Plan | Photo: Courtesy Yunava1 / Marina / Stock adobe
Purchasing
A Six-Step Strategy to Reset Material and Labor Costs
Oct. 3, 2022
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Sales + Marketing
Falling Mortgage Rates Motivate Some Buyers to Forge Ahead With Home Searches
Aug. 8, 2022
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