If you want to bid less, but earn more, finding the right construction projects to bid on is half the battle. By searching building permits and other local construction data, you can uncover more ideal projects while avoiding potential problem clients. Play to Your Strengths Instead of considering any project that comes your way, take […]
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The skill and reliability of your subcontractors can make the difference between a profitable, trouble-free job and a major headache. By knowing how to hire good subcontractors, you can ensure you get more of the former. Spotting Quality Subcontractors Don’t rely on internet searches to find subcontractors. While that may be the fastest way to
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Cement is such a ubiquitous building material that we tend to take its current form for granted. Yet cement use in construction has a history dating back thousands of years, and in that time the material has undergone numerous changes and improvements. Today, cement continues to evolve for the better. The Origins of Modern Cement
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Construction is underway on a new mixed-use building in Portland, Oregon’s Burnside Bridgehead area. The building, known as Block 75, is going up at the corner of Northeast Davis Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The Block 75 building will include 75 residential units, expected to rent at market rates. There will also be
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A strict Colorado law has restricted construction of condominiums in Denver for the past several years, but recent challenges to that law could result in a more favorable environment for builders and an increase in Denver construction. The Colorado construction defects law of 2005 protects consumers from defects and shortcomings in construction projects. However, the
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Rental apartment construction in the U.S. has increased to a level not seen since 1987, according to new industry numbers reported in the Wall Street Journal. Multifamily apartment construction is at its highest level in some 27 years, with 330,000 multifamily apartment units under construction as of October 2014. This indicates a boom in apartment
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Bidding on construction projects is a necessary but sometimes tedious and labor-intensive part of being a successful builder. Creating and submitting successful bids takes careful planning, a thorough understanding of the project being offered, and a comprehensive knowledge of what your company can accomplish. Here are some of the pitfalls to avoid when bidding on
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The former address of an LDS meetinghouse at the corner of 100 South and 400 East in Salt Lake City is scheduled for new life as an American Cancer Society Hope Lodge. These facilities offer a “home away from home” environment for cancer patients who must travel from faraway homes to seek treatment in one of Salt Lake City’s
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The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has been a big part of the Orlando construction scene since its groundbreaking in 2011, and it’s had plenty of ups and downs in that time. With construction now reaching an end, the center is scheduled for its grand open in November 2014.
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Large-scale construction projects can sometimes have unexpected consequences. In San Francisco, construction of a subway system in North Beach has caused a substantial upsurge in the number of rats seen on the streets and in residents’ homes.
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