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AWDI
When you sell an intangible (can’t be experienced or test driven before the sale), you must make that intangible tangible. If you’re promising window installation that will provide improved energy performance and that will be custom fit to your customer’s home, nothing closes a sale faster while making the result tangible than showing your customer that you’re AWDI Certified. Entering our 26th year with millions of windows replaced successfully and rewarded with our 11th straight year of support from Consumer Reports Magazine, AWDI Certification will turn losing into closing by providing the customer with the peace of mind a professional credential promises. Maybe it’s time ...
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For Construction Pros
Construction is smarting from the new 25 percent steel and 10 percent aluminum tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. And, claims national real estate investor, even though Canada and Mexico are exempt from the tariffs costs have risen 10 percent in construction projects, most of that is based on speculation about the true costs 10 to 12 months down the line when the full impacts occur.
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Remodeling
An official advisory group within the Environmental Protection Agency met in Washington recently as part of its effort to reduce the federal benchmark at which children's exposure to lead from paint and other sources merits public health actions. The Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee says its No. 1 priority is to strengthen the EPA's Lead-Based Paint Hazard Standard for lead in paint, dust, and soil.
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Reuters
U.S. home sales increased for a second straight month in March amid a rebound in activity in the Northeast and Midwest regions, but a dearth of houses on the market and higher prices remain headwinds as the spring selling season kicks off.
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Jamsill Guard® is an adjustable sill pan flashing designed to prevent water damage from window and door leaks. Made from high impact ABS plastic, Jamsill Guard® will not deteriorate or corrode over time. Our multi-piece telescoping design allows on-site adjustability to fit all rough openings and features sloped weep areas to help evacuate moisture to the exterior of the structure. Jamsill Guard® is bonded together on site using PVC cement, creating a one-piece sill pan flashing beneath your door or window. Click here to view our video.
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Business.com
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1 in 5 deaths that happen at places of employment unfortunately occur on construction sites. There are many ways worksite injuries and deaths can occur, but construction companies should watch out for four particular scenarios, known as the Fatal Four: falling, being struck by an object, electrocution and being caught in or between objects.
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Engineering News-Record
Talent may be the most coveted commodity for contractors today, but a new study says that many firms have yet to craft strategies for attracting and developing individuals who will make up the next generation of leaders. And that, experts say, increasingly threatens those contractors’ ability to compete and ultimately to survive.
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Entrepreneur
You may have heard the phrase “Cash flow is the blood that keeps a business alive.” This couldn’t be truer, as consistent positive cash flow can help a business owner pay expenses, invest in new opportunities or grow a business.
Fortunately, as small-business-owner optimism remains high, most owners expect a healthy cash flow this year.
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Construction Today
A growing number of construction companies are embracing sustainability by implementing lean practices that minimize waste, improve safety and maximize value for the customer even with tight timeframes and limited budget. Here are six lean principles that construction companies can implement to be more productive, reduce costs, save time and boost project management efficiency:
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