Limit Lumber Waste: 3 Effective Strategies for Home Builders
Dumpsters overflowing with lumber are merely a symptom. To really reduce lumber waste on your jobsites, you need to address your systems
Construction Job Search? Make Your Résumé Shine With These Tips
Résumé-writing advice for construction industry job seekers
Better Attic Insulation: Simple Solutions for 4 Common Problem Areas
Home builders generally do a good job with blown-in-place attic insulation but should take care with these common trouble spots to ensure a better insulation job and greater home energy efficiency
6 Things You Can Do to Fix Your Construction Website Now
Don’t ignore your website’s potential; just as it can bring in business and revenue, it can also lose you money by failing to engage prospects and convert leads. Here are some remedies
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The Right Way to Waterproof Recessed Windows in Concrete Block Walls
Use these best practices for installing recessed windows in CMU walls to prevent water intrusion and moisture problems
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Do Concrete Slabs Really Need Welded Wire Mesh?
In some soil conditions, eliminating wire in the slab can be a false economy ... at best
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Proper Flashing Practices for Fascia
How to avoid water damage to homes and save your reputation by employing proper flashing practices at fascia returns
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A Checklist for Building Party Walls the Right Way
Party wall mistakes can be costly to fix. Use this guide to avoid them
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Waterproofing Showers, Part 4: Sheet-Applied Membranes Done Right
Showers are hit with more ‘rain’ than any other part of the home, inside or out. Here’s how to waterproof showers correctly against costly leaks
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Even Flow: The Heartbeat of a Production Builder
Learn to speak the language of even flow and the slot system for more efficient production, greater profitability, and improved customer satisfaction
Leadership
How to: Management Tips to Keep Your Team Together
Your best employees need more than money if you expect them to stay and help build your business. Follow these steps to keep your top talent
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Tips for Achieving Trouble-Free Three-Coat Stucco
Minimize stucco problems and rework by paying attention to these crucial details
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Is There Mold in New Construction Homes?
Homebuyers seeking a mold-free home shouldn't assume new construction is the answer. A dry home requires proper detailing and attention to moisture management all the way through the construction process
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How to Deliver a Five-Star Experience for Your Customers
Take these steps to keep referrals up, customer trust high, and feedback positive
