At 83%, Job Satisfaction in the Trades Remains High
Angi’s second annual Skill Trades in America report shows that those with careers in the trades enjoy greater job satisfaction.
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Effects of roofing shingle color on energy efficiency
The color of the shingles you choose for your build can have a significant impact on the building’s energy efficiency. The color shingles your clients choose can have significant effect on the temperature of the upper levels of the building. Attic temperatures can vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees F which in turn can reduce energy consumption by 20%.
Construction Contracts: Get it in Writing!
When you are doing a residential home build or renovation, it is essential to get everything in writing so that you can honor the terms of your warranty and sale without compromising business relationships or profit margins.
How to Manage your Online Reputation
Managing your online reputation is, in part, about damage control but it is also about marketing through word-of-mouth recommendations.
2022 NAHB International Builder’s Show Now Open for Registration
You can now register for the IBS 2022 to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from Feb 8th to the 10th.
Improve Maintenance of Your Deep Cycle Batteries
Deep cycle batteries are expensive and, while a necessary cost, they need to be properly maintained in order to last for their full life cycle.
New Law Gives Tiny Houses Single-family Home Status in Maine
With housing shortages, the rising cost of housing and a move to sustainability, tiny homes make all kinds of sense.
Aging Workforce Contributes to Labor Shortages
One of the most pressing issues the construction industry faces is an aging workforce.
ICC’s ‘Code on a Mission’ Encourages Implementation of the 2021 IECC
The International Code Council (ICC) has challenged the building industry to adopt the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
The Guide to Accurate Labor Cost Estimates
Providing your clients with accurate estimates is essential to providing the kind of service that will have your clients recommending you to others.
