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Prefab Pitfalls: Five Ways Contractors Lose Money and How to Fix Them
Prefabrication has become the industry’s favorite buzzword. Every conference presentation, every proposal, every kickoff meeting includes it. Prefab will shorten your schedule. Prefab will reduce waste. Prefab will solve your labor problems. It all sounds great, and when done right, it works. Many of the top contractors in the country are using prefabrication to reduce…
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Practical Ways to Stay Ahead of Everyday Wear and Tear
Life in Hanover, MA, brings steady exposure to damp weather and seasonal changes. Local residents often deal with moisture, aging materials, and general wear that grows when people don’t watch for early signs. Many folks in the area look for guidance when conditions take a toll on their living areas, especially during long stretches of…
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8 Easy Ways To Make Your Room Feel Bigger (No Reno Necessary!)
It feels safe to say that if most of us got one “home-related” wish, we’d wish for more space, right? But also for most of us, that’s not a realistic option. It tends to be pretty pricey to add more onto a home, if that’s even possible. However, there are some tricks of the trade…
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Five ways the Autumn Budget will hit homeowners
The Autumn Budget has introduced a series of measures that could make homeownership more expensive and complex. Housing expert Michael Holmes warns that these changes are likely to influence both homeowners’ renovation decisions and long-term property plans. He says the new taxes and levies could have significant knock-on effects for the wider housing market and…
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5 Modern Ways to Monitor Concrete at the Jobsite
Concrete properties and quality testing are advancing as new technologies enter the industry. Traditional methods, such as break tests, remain widely accepted in standardized practices, but jobsites today demand precise and timely data. The most innovative projects now use digital tools that allow crews to monitor concrete workability and concrete strength continuously and in real…
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10 Ways AI is Ending Car Buying Chaos
Buying a new car should be fun, exciting and rewarding. Sadly, for most consumers, it’s among the most stressful purchases they’ll ever make. Hidden fees, opaque pricing, and high-pressure tactics have long defined the retail auto experience. Meanwhile, dealerships themselves are struggling with inefficiency, burnout, and outdated sales models. Feature Image Courtesy of: CarEdge…
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3 Ways STEM Helps Keep Your Home Safe and Healthy
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A hygienic and safe home is not just about habits like cleaning or organizing rooms at the right time. Science is tirelessly at work behind the scenes. Even in spaces that look perfectly tidy, hidden issues related to dust and moisture can linger. These affect not just the space, but also the health of those…
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7 Ways Custom Furniture Enhances Healthcare Spaces
Foot traffic is constant in hospitals and clinics, and furniture absorbs that wear every single day. Seats get wiped between visits, carts tap corners, and grit scuffs bases during quick turns. What lasts, cleans fast, and still looks calm under pressure affects patient flow. Facility teams need pieces that match real shifts, not showroom hours.…
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5 Ways Construction Technology is Transforming Asphalt Contracting Operations
The most successful paving contractors aren’t just skilled at laying asphalt – they’ve mastered the art of operational efficiency. While many companies rely on established manual workflows, forward-thinking firms are leveraging construction software to create competitive advantages that translate directly to their bottom line. The technology exists today to create connected workflows that span every…
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4 ways contractors can lock in year-end tax wins in 2025
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Chris Coleman is partner-in-charge of accountancy RubinBrown’s Construction Services Group. Opinions are the author’s own. For years, contractors have had to make long-term decisions under short-term tax rules that could change with the next budget deal. While…