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A Smarter Way of Charging for Overhead and Profit
By: David Gerstel
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
By: David Pollard
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
By: Glenn Mathewson
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
By: Vincent Salandro
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
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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
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House Plan of the Week: 5-Bedroom Barndominium
By Aurora Zeledon

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

Tags: Design, Move Up, Exteriors, Plans, Floor Plans
Reekon M1 Caliber Digital Measurer
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A Digital Measurer for Miter Saws
By Tommie Mullaney

Tommie Mullaney reports on Reekon's M1 Caliber. More

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The Secret to Employee Retention
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The Secret to Employee Retention
By Paul Winans

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

Tags: Workforce, Leadership, Benefits, Employee Relations
House Plan of the Week: Home for the Holidays
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House Plan of the Week: Home for the Holidays
By Aurora Zeledon

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

Tags: Design, Move Up, Plans, Floor Plans, House Floor Plans
Your Bidding and Estimating Tune-Up Guide
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Your Bidding and Estimating Tune-Up Guide
By David Gerstel

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

Tags: Finance, Business, Markup, Accounting, Job-Costing
9 Key Themes and Features Emerging in Bathroom Design for 2024
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Emerging Bathroom Designs for 2024
By Symone Strong

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

Tags: Design, Designers, Bath, Interior Design, Tubs
A Worthy Pair of Cordless Belt Sanders
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Tool Test: Cordless Belt Sanders
By Gary Striegler

Gary Striegler checks out a pair of new cordless belt sanders from DeWalt and... More

Tags: Tools and Equipment, Cordless Tools, Sanding and Grinding Tools, DeWalt, Metabo HPT
Trimless Return for an Arch-Top Window
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Trimless Return for an Arch-Top Window
By Nathan Tuttle

When the request is for a 'simple plaster look', here's how to make the transition... More

Tags: Windows, Drywall Tools, Interiors, Plaster
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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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Material Prices Keep Rising
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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
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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

Tags: Lumber, NAHB, Building Materials, Supply Chain, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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2023 JLC Brand Use Study Results
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What Brands Do Residential Contractors Prefer?

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

Tags: Manufacturers, Products, Building Materials, Research
Quicker Stair Stringer Support
Quicker Stair Stringer Support
By Calvin Cerilli

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

Tags: Framing, Products, Staircases, Decks, Professional Deck Builder
Product Roundup - April 2023
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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
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
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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