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10 Questions to Ask Your Clients Before Work Begins
By: Craig A. Shutt - January 2008 - How To Articles
Clearing up logistical details before work begins will help set customer expectations and avoid surprises based on assumptions.


10 Tips to More Effective Marketing
By: Craig A. Shutt - December 2004 - How To Articles
Strategic Marketing Plans from LOWE'S for Pros. Use our business marketing strategies to stay on budget for your project.


11 Tips from Your Colleagues
By: Erin Dorr - December 2006 - How To Articles
Whether it’s an easy way to boost inquiries or a tip for increased efficiency, contractors share their tips that you can apply to your own business.


2009 International Builders’ Show hits Las Vegas
By: Sam Barrett - December 2008 - News
Home builders from across the nation gather at the 2009 International Builders’ Show to learn more about home building trends and technology, like green building.


3D Sketches Made Easy
By: Julia Bailey - January 2006 - Tools and Technology
3D sketching software makes do-it-yourself CAD concepts easier than ever.


5 Ways to Reduce Waste
By: Craig A. Shutt - April 2006 - How To Articles
Some contractors have sophisticated ways to inventory job waste and overage to get the biggest bang for their buck. Here are five ways you can do the same.


A Core Focus: Sticking to your Core Competency
By: Clare Curley - May 2009 - Industry Trends
There are many ways builders and remodelers can redefine their core business in a downturn without sacrificing quality. The solution amounts to a balancing act between expanding into new areas and exploring ways to build on old ones.


A Sustainable Investment (Part 2): "Green" Light Your Earth-Friendly Projects
By: Dennis McCafferty - June 2009 - Green Building
Your customers want to go ‘green’ with building projects that help the environment and save costs. But upfront expenses can be significant. Here's how to justify the investment.


A Sustainable Investment: Part 1
By: Dennis McCafferty - May 2009 - Green Building
Going ‘green’ is admirable, but comes with a pricetag. How to evaluate costs of environmentally sound practices and services so your efforts don’t sink your bottom line.


Accident-proof Demo
By: Rob Fanjoy - December 2005 - News
When the job calls for removal of structural elements, be sure to approach the demolition carefully to avoid injuries or damage to the space.


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