Take Advantage of Tax Incentives for Equipment Purchases
Investing in new roll forming equipment not only increases production capabilities — it may also lower your tax bill by way of tax incentives.
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Six Ways A Strong Brand Identity Will Drive Sales
Don’t leave your brand identity to chance. Here are six ways a strong brand identity will drive sales in your construction business.
QR Codes Afford Quicker Lead Generation
Our online Buyers' Guides are now almost unrecognizable. And now you have a quicker way to get information directly from manufacturers and service providers.
Beware of Lost Tax Savings
Don’t overlook these important write-offs By Mark E. Battersby Every metal roofing professional has a number of options when preparing the dreaded annual tax return: Prepare the return yourself, use one of the many software programs or Internet tax preparation sites, or place everything in the hands of a professional? Regardless...
Dispelling the Myths and Stigma of SBA Funding
By Mark Battersby When it comes to funding a roll-forming operation’s equipment needs, its growth, providing capital in mergers or acquisitions, and even helping a troubled business rebound, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has long been an important resource. Although many roll formers consider the SBA a cumbersome lender of...
How to use social media to build your construction business
Ninety million small and medium-sized businesses are on Facebook, and one in three internet users go to social media to learn information about businesses; social media provides great options for contractors looking to connect with potential customers.
Construction Rollforming Show Takes Shape
Plans are continuing to develop for the first ever Construction Rollforming Show, which is slated to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 12-13.
Carlisle Companies To Acquire Petersen Aluminum Corp.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL), a global leader in commercial and industrial building envelope products through its Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) operating segment, announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Petersen Aluminum Corp. (“Petersen”), a privately held manufacturer of high-quality metal roofing products for approximately $197 million....
Ventco now offers product line direct
Ventco Inc. is now offering its ProfileVent® ventilation products at a savings by selling direct to customers, who get factory pricing and free freight with the same trusted performance. Industry proven for more than 20 years, ProfileVent is still the only ventilation system in its category with a Class A Fire Rating...
Misconceptions About Safety: What Every Post-Frame Builder Should Know
Many rural builders tend to be a bit lax in safety procedure, partially because their work is often off the beaten path and not visible to OSHA. Gary Auman, legal counsel for the National Frame Building Association provides some insight into why that is a dangerous assumption. Are there any misconceptions...