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A Smarter Way of Charging for Overhead and Profit
A Smarter Way of Charging for Overhead and Profit

When bidding on a project, you need more than a simple formula.

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How to Turn High Material Prices to Your Advantage
How to Turn High Material Prices to Your Advantage

Long lead times and high prices are not a problem, they're an opportunity.

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Looking Ahead to the 2024 IRC
Looking Ahead to the 2024 IRC

Glenn Matheson previews upcoming changes to the model residential building code, which will eventually shape the local codes that apply to you.

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Remodeling Sector Enters a Moderate Cyclical Downturn
Remodeling Sector Enters a Moderate Cyclical Downturn

Zonda’s Residential Remodeling Index projects annual decreases in remodeling sector activity through 2025.

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Key Trends in the 2023 Cost vs. Value Report

This year's report, in which average project values fell sharply to their lowest... More

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House Plan of the Week: 5-Bedroom Barndominium

The rustic look is hot. Here's a new one with room for a large family. More

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The Secret to Employee Retention

Compensation is critical, but it's not just about the money More

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House Plan of the Week: Home for the Holidays

See how this new farmhouse plan offers ample space for family and friends, with... More

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Your Bidding and Estimating Tune-Up Guide

David Gerstel's 16 questions to help builders think through the way they handle... More

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Emerging Bathroom Designs for 2024

NKBA's 2024 Bath Trends Report gives an inside look into upcoming designs for... More

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News Briefs

Common Construction Defects Webinar

Sign up for this free webinar to learn from Pete Fowler and his team what it takes...

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Building Trades Scholarships Available

DeWalt is offering $200,000 in scholarships to 40 lucky students to help pay for...

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Call for Entries: NADRA 2023 National+ Deck Competition

This year's deadline is Saturday, November 18th, 2023, so send in your entries soon!

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Rate of Job Growth Continues to Cool in July

While the jobs market is showing signs of gradual slowing, high wage growth remains.

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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates to 22-Year High

While headline inflation has cooled, core inflation—price increases minus food and...

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Supply Chain

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Material Prices Keep Rising

Lumber and other building material prices move up 19% year-over-year More

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Lumber Price Volatility at 75-Year High

Building material prices increased 15.9% in 2021 and have increased 18.6% since... More

Products

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What Brands Do Residential Contractors Prefer?

The survey reveals the building product brands that are used most by residential... More

Quicker Stair Stringer Support

Pylex screw piles can be installed by hand, and might let you skip the concrete. More

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JLC Product Roundup

Fiberboard insulation panels from TimberHp, a sleek glass wall system from Sierra... More

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House Plan of the Week: 5-Bedroom Barndominium

The rustic look is hot. Here's a new one with room for a large family.

House Plan of the Week: Home for the Holidays

See how this new farmhouse plan offers ample space for family and friends, with...

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