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How to Cut Warehouse Costs with Micro Storage
Warehousing may be a great solution when you have large amounts of merchandise or materials to store, but it is a profit-eating solution for small and medium-sized businesses. The high rental rates, maintenance fees, and insurance costs add up and make it unfeasible even to consider. Enter micro storage, which is a practical, pay-for-what-you-need alternative.…
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Retaining Wall Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Space
A retaining wall can completely redefine the look and feel of your outdoor space. Beyond its functional role in managing soil erosion, it can add structure, beauty, and personality to your yard. From creating leveled garden beds to adding a modern touch to your backyard, the possibilities are endless. With professional help from landscape contractors…
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Fed’s latest cut strengthens construction confidence
Contractors are feeling early signs of momentum returning to the construction market. The Federal Reserve trimmed its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points on Wednesday. The cut tacks onto its previous rate cut in September. Developers who spent much of the year waiting on the sidelines are eager to call project teams back…
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Skanska Launches Construction Management Building Blocks Program in Atlanta
Skanska launches its Construction Management Building Blocks (CMBB) program in Atlanta, expanding the award-winning initiative to more than two dozen local small businesses. The free coaching and education program helps small, minority- and women-owned construction firms strengthen operations, grow capacity and position themselves for long-term success. “The CMBB program accelerates our relationship building with small…
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Nucor rides ‘tsunami of earnings power,’ citing data center buildouts
Dive Brief: Nucor Corp., the largest steel manufacturer and scrap recycler in North America, saw steel mill shipments surge during the third quarter compared to last year, driven in part by increased data center construction. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company reported Q3 steel mill earnings of $793 million, down 6% from the previous quarter and…
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How Personal Injury Settlement Calculations Work
For individuals navigating the aftermath of an accident, understanding the potential value of a claim is a primary concern. The process is rarely as simple as applying a formula, as insurance companies and legal professionals analyze a multitude of factors to arrive at a figure intended to compensate for losses. While many seek a definitive…
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Commercial Interior Design Trends for 2026
The commercial interior design landscape is undergoing a major transformation. Spaces are now designed not just to serve a purpose, but to create experiences, build emotional connections, and communicate brand identity. As we step into 2026, designers are blending sustainability, technology, and wellness to redefine what commercial spaces can be. From salons and spas to…
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How can AI help with construction defects management?
Image: Dreamstime AI could play a transformative role in reducing costly construction errors – but the industry must lay solid data foundations and use it safely, experts warn. During a session at this month’s Digital Construction Summit, panellists from the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) and software firm Elecosoft explored how technology is already cutting…
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Prepare for humanoid construction robots starting now: report
Dive Brief: Humanoid robots might not be a fixture on the jobsites of today, but the time is now for builders to start gameplanning for their future usage, according to an Oct. 17 report from consulting firm McKinsey and Co. The report paints a scenario that contractors across the country are all too familiar with:…