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Value chain control drives modular profits
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Modular firms with the highest returns typically build around a strong system and exercise control over the value chain, according to a modular construction report from consulting firm McKinsey. Profitability often rises when companies simplify,…
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Key Steps Followed by First Call Restoration During Property Restoration
Property restoration is a critical process that comes into play when a home or business suffers damage due to water, fire, mold, or other disasters. Whether the damage is caused by flooding, smoke, or storm, prompt and effective restoration is essential to prevent further deterioration and to bring the property back to a safe and…
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ARA Foundation and Toro Company Foundation Work to Improve Minneapolis Youth Mentoring Center
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The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation partnered July 29 to improve the outdoor space at Bolder Options, a Minneapolis nonprofit that provides wellness-based mentoring for middle school youth. The project included a $20,000 grant, donated equipment and dozens of volunteers who built new above-ground garden beds, installed fencing and completed…
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Renter-Safe Drill Projects: Stylish Upgrades, Keep Deposit
When you rent a place, it can feel like you’re stuck with whatever plain walls, basic fixtures, and dull setups your landlord gave you. You want it to feel like home, but you don’t want to risk losing money when it’s time to move out. The good news is you don’t have to choose between…
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Where Strength Meets Design: Why Concrete Experts Matter
When a property is being improved or a new development is planned, the value of skilled craftsmanship quickly becomes clear. Every curve in a driveway, every line in a walkway, and every surface of a patio reflects the quality of the work behind it. For those searching for concrete contractors Lancaster PA is a place…
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F.H. Paschen and GLWA Reach Major Milestone in Modernizing Springwells Water Treatment Facility
Detroit, MI – F.H. Paschen, a trusted leader in construction in Michigan has announced today the 50% completion milestone of its $25 million flocculator replacement project at the Great Lakes Water Authority’s (GLWA) Springwells Water Treatment Facility. Built in 1931, the Springwells facility, located in Dearborn, is the second-oldest in GLWA’s system and is recognized…
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Appellate court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but delays action
A federal appeals court on Aug. 29 ruled that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose broad tariffs was illegal, but delayed any action until mid-October in anticipation of a Supreme Court review. In a 7-4 decision, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sided with the Court of International Trade, which…
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Construction spending slide deepens | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending slipped 0.2% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.24 trillion, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Private nonresidential outlays dropped 0.5% for…
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Construction spending slide deepens | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending slipped 0.2% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.24 trillion, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Private nonresidential outlays dropped 0.5% for…
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Why Construction Procurement Automation Is Key to Cutting Costs and Delays
The construction industry has consistently demonstrated remarkable adaptability through cyclical changes, and today’s market conditions present new opportunities for innovation and growth. While sweeping tariff implications, supply chain disruptions, inflation pressures and persistent labor shortages create complex challenges, these forces drive unprecedented innovation across the industry. The global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) market, which…