Tag: Strategies
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Strategies for Managing Complex Urban Renovations in the PNW
The construction landscape in major urban centers has shifted continually over the last decade. In cities like Seattle, where density is increasing and available land is scarce, the focus has moved from greenfield development to complex renovations and adaptive reuse of existing structures. For construction professionals and discerning property owners, the challenge is no longer…
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Material Sourcing Strategies for Residential Contractors
Material sourcing is one of the most critical aspects of residential construction. Contractors face constant pressure to balance cost, quality, and timelines while ensuring compliance with building codes and client expectations. Poor sourcing decisions can lead to delays, budget overruns, and dissatisfied homeowners. By adopting smart strategies, contractors can secure reliable materials, maintain profitability, and…
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4 strategies to boost recruiting through employer branding
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Ayme Zemke is chief client officer for public relations and communication firm Beehive Strategic Communication. Opinions are the author’s own. Architecture, engineering and construction firms reported three consecutive months of lost jobs this summer amid project delays,…
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Smart Financing Strategies for Today’s Developers
Property development has never been a simple endeavour, but today’s market presents challenges that require sharper financial planning than ever before. Rising construction costs, fluctuating interest rates, and competitive acquisition environments mean that timing and cash flow management can make or break even promising projects. Successful developers distinguish themselves not just through their ability to…
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Leadership strategies that win repeat work
A gap in leadership can cost you repeat clients. Image: Feng Yu | Dreamstime.com Strong leadership turns construction clients into long-term partners and builds a reputation for reliability and trust. You can deliver a flawless job, but if your leadership is missing, clients won’t come back. In construction, people follow people – not companies. When…
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Structural Design Strategies to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs
Project budgets don’t break themselves. But they sure feel that way when you’re three months into a build and the steel costs have doubled, the framing crew is sitting idle because of design conflicts, and the AHJ just kicked back your structural drawings for the third time. Here’s what most developers and contractors figure out…
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Structural Design Strategies to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs
Project budgets don’t break themselves. But they sure feel that way when you’re three months into a build and the steel costs have doubled, the framing crew is sitting idle because of design conflicts, and the AHJ just kicked back your structural drawings for the third time. Here’s what most developers and contractors figure out…
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Contractors’ pay strategies hint at stabilizing job market
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction salary growth slowed in 2025 as contractors pulled back from aggressive compensation strategies amid market uncertainty, according to a report from accounting and tax advisory firm Baker Tilly. Nonetheless, wage growth projections for 2026…
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FGIA Panel Shares Strategies to Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions
A panel discussion about supply chain disruptions and how to navigate related challenges took place at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference in Indianapolis. Panelists for the October 7 discussion, “Innovative Strategies to Mitigate Impacts from Supply Chain Disruptions,” included José Colón (Intertek), Chip Gentry (Quaker Window Products) and Mark Imfeld (Association…