Codes and Standards

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Permit Pass

In most cities and districts, the permitting process can be time-consuming, with contractors or their employees spending hours in municipal...


 
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Digital Dialogue

The workplace has come a long way thanks to technology — or perhaps in spite of it. Cell phones, e-mail, and software help people stay...


Construction Management

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    Making the Most of Mobility: MyOnlineToolbox

    MyOnlineToolbox is an online application that helps organize the daily business of remodelers and contractors.

     
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    A Clean Cut

    An emerging trend in construction hiring: paid, on-the-job "try outs," with no obligation to offer the permanent position.

     
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    If the Toolbelt Fits ...

    When managers return to the field after a long absence, they must respect the existing chain of command — and not undermine it.

     
 
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REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Online

Find building product information and advice from fellow pros in the roofing, siding, decking, window, and door industry.

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Deck Builder Magazine

Welcome to Professional Deck Builder magazine — the No. 1 source of information for the deck, dock, and railing industry.