Category: Featured
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What to Expect When Selling Your NC Property for Cash
Determining Your Home’s True Market Value Before you even think about accepting a cash offer, it’s smart to know what your house is actually worth. Online estimates can be a starting point, but they’re not always spot on. A good way to get a clearer picture is to ask a local real estate agent for…
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Bob Neff of Delta Faucet Elected President of PMI Board 2026
Plumbing Manufacturers International members elected Bob Neff as president of the 2026 PMI Board of Directors during PMI’s 71st Annual Meeting of the Membership yesterday. An enterprise product compliance and regulatory manager for Masco Corporation and Delta Faucet Company, Neff succeeds Belinda Wise, a Neoperl US board of directors member. Wise will remain on the board…
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Over one-third of companies plan to replace entry roles with AI, survey says
Dive Brief: More than 4 in 10 companies plan to replace roles with AI, particularly in operations and the back office (58%) and at the entry level (37%), according to an Oct. 28 report from global consulting firm Korn Ferry. However, a firm survey of more than 1,670 external global talent leaders, as well as…
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Why Custom Floor Plans Define True Luxury Living
Luxury design has evolved beyond lavish fixtures and expansive square footage. At the time of creating exceptional homes, custom floor plans have become the lifeblood of genuine luxury living. Modern homeowners who recognise quality want more than premium finishes. They seek spaces that authentically reflect their unique personalities and lifestyles. The real value of luxury…
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With shutdown, contractors ‘in the dark’ on labor data
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The 2025 U.S. government shutdown is officially the longest in the nation’s history. As of Thursday, it’s reached 37 days long. As the federal government duels over requirements to pay emergency SNAP benefits and the travel industry…
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Best HR and Payroll Software for Small Business Owners
In today’s fast-paced business environment, small business owners are often tasked with juggling multiple responsibilities to keep their operations running smoothly. Among these responsibilities, managing HR and payroll is paramount. However, these tasks are not only time-consuming but also require a level of precision and compliance that can be challenging to maintain manually. This is…
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There’s no skilled labor shortage in construction. There is a shortage of good jobs.
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Gary R. Armstrong Jr. is the business manager for Iron Workers Local 5 in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. metro area. Opinions are the author’s own. We often hear that construction is facing a “skilled labor shortage.” Developers and…
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What happens if your registered building control approver becomes insolvent?
Earlier in the week the industry was shaken following the collapse of Assent, one of the UK’s largest building control firms. Tim Hillier and Olivia Jenkins explain the options available after a building control body ceases trading. However, there is inevitable uncertainty surrounding when any such discretion will be exercised, and all those involved in…