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5 Things You Should Know About Building A Home

Building a new home can be just as exciting as it is complex and stressful. If you properly plan out the project and try to avoid mistakes, you can ensure the house stays within your budget and desired timeline.

10 Ways Modular Buildings Will Save You Money: Part 10

In this post we examine ENR's Construction Cost Index, a synthesis of construction material and labor costs tracked across the United States.

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

What to Look for in a Contractor's Contract

10 basic ingredients for a contract will help pave the way to remodel happiness

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Unregistered contractors could clean you out this spring

This winter wreaked havoc on many of our homes, but it’s important to properly vet a contractor before hiring them.

Contractors Rank Commercial-Grade String Trimmers

Home Inspector's Top 5 Things Contractors Forget

Safety and quality are why you should have a contractor's home improvement work inspected.

Monitoring US Military Contractors

Desmond Butler - Investigative Reporter, AP - Monitoring US Military Contractors

Patti Cowger, Demystifying Design: When contractors go rogue

When working with contractors, set clear expectations to avoid disappointments.

A Podcast Made for Contractors — RoofersCoffeeShop

By Leap.Leaps & Bounds is the podcast all home service contractors have been waiting for.Whether you're heading to your next job or building your business from the office, listen to the Leaps & Bounds podcast for industry highlights that are hard to find anywhere else. Listen anywhere you get your ...

HVAC Contractors Tackle the Top Five Challenges With Hydronic or Radiant Heat

From keeping up-to-date with technology to simply finding folks to lay the pipework, hydronics contractors face a unique subset of challenges within the HVAC industry. Learning to navigate the hurdles make the race to the bottom line smoother and much more profitable. The NEWS spoke with some industry experts to identify the top five challenges contractors face and the steps they should take to make sure nothing stands in their way when it comes to optimizing their workflow rate.

Common Exposures for Plumbing Contractors

Plumbing contractors provide much-needed services for both residential and commercial customers alike. However, plumbers have a number of unique risks to consider. In fact, any incident involving installing and repairing pipes or fixtures can lead to major property damage, as well as potential legal action.

Why a Contractors Warranty Can Influence the Success of a Project

Provisions in a contractors warranty can benefit both a project owner and a contractor toward the goal of a successful project. See what you need to know.

Gauging which tech tools help contractors the most

Procore's new App Management Metrics shows contractors which combination of tech their workers and trade partners leverage most often, and the pairing that can lead to successful projects.