Business and Management

How-to information, news and tips to help improve the business and management of businesses in the industry.

Covertech rFoil expands patent portfolio for reflective thermal insulation

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Covertech  rFoil Insulation has announced that it has recently been granted three new U.S. patents for Class-A standard thermal insulation. The inventor named in each patent is Furia Orologio, one of the founders of Covertech. The patents include:U.S. Patent No. … Read more »

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Pavilion Building Manufacturing joins American Buildings Company

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Eufaula, Ala. – American Buildings Company has announced the addition of Pavilion Building Manufacturing Inc. to its national network of builders. As an authorized ABC Builder, Pavilion will have access to American Buildings’ engineering and design expertise, industry-leading technology and quality … Read more »

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Metal-Era Receives Minority Business Award of Excellence

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Waukesha, WI – Metal-Era, Inc., a leader in commercial engineered roof solutions has been awarded the 2013 Award of Excellence by the Wisconsin Iowa Central Illinois Minority Supplier Development Council. WICIMSDC recognizes companies that continuously increase MBE-to-MBE purchases, contribute to … Read more »

Posted in Business and Management, Construction Industry News, In the Industry, Industry Honors, Products, Roofing Products | Tagged airflow products, Metal-Era, minority business award, roofing solutions | Leave a comment

Sign up now for tomorrow’s free marketing webinar for contractors

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Registration is still open for “Get to Yes More Often in 2013″ Most contractors are really good at their craft but not quite as good at communicating why prospects should choose them. Knowing what to present and what to say … Read more »

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Frame Building Expo ’13: Success strategies in changing times

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Jim Austin

If you’re looking for nuggets of advice on how to expand and improve your business, Randy Goruk of LeadersEdge 360 has plenty. He shared five main success strategies, sprinkled with more than a dozen tips for achieving those goals, during … Read more »

Posted in Business and Management, Events, FN April 2013, Frame Building Expo, Frame Building News, In the Industry, Industry Experts, Low Rise Construction, Post Frame | Tagged frame building expo, Memphis, nfba, Randy Goruk | Leave a comment

Fingerlakes Construction Co. sold to Energy Panel Structures, Inc.

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Energy Panel Structures, Inc., of Graettinger, Iowa has entered into a letter of intent to purchase Fingerlakes Construction Company, Inc., of Clyde, New York. The sale is expected to close in March. The Fingerlakes manufacturing division, construction crews and personnel … Read more »

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Trends in self storage: Demand offers builders a reliable sideline

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher
Rural Builder February 2013

Self-storage buildings have been a part of the rural landscape for some 30 years. Although destined to stay, how good has it been for builders in this market the past few years and what are the current trends? We asked … Read more »

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Money Talk: Understanding the new medicare taxes

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

- By Mark Battersby – Many builders, contractors face two new taxes Largely unnoticed, ignored or overshadowed by the talk about the “Fiscal Cliff,” higher tax rates, tax reform and the economy, many builders and contractors woke up on January … Read more »

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Butler Manufacturing announces 2013-14 Butler Builder Advisory Council

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Kansas City, Mo. — Butler Manufacturing has announced its 2013-14 Butler Builder Advisory Council. With a goal to provide strategic direction on Butler’s products, services and programs, the Advisory Council convenes on a regular basis throughout the year. “The Advisory … Read more »

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Maze celebrates 165 years, 1848 – 2013

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Maze Nails is celebrating 165 years in business.  The company began in 1848, when Abe Lincoln had recently been elected to Congress and the California gold rush was in full swing! Maze is now in its 6th generation of family … Read more »

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