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

Polyglass Announces New Hires and Promotions For Sales Leadership Team

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Polyglass expands its sales leadership team and aligns the company for future growth in the United States and Canada. Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. expands its sales leadership team to meet the growing demand for its roofing and waterproofing solutions. With their combined experience in the roofing industry, Polyglass can quickly respond to the needs...

Construction Spending Holds Steady, Delays Caused by Worker Shortage

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CONSTRUCTION SPENDING HOLDS STEADY FROM APRIL TO MAY AS REPORTED DELAYS CAUSED BY SHORTAGE OF SKILLED WORKERS SPREAD AMID CONTINUING DEMAND Workforce Shortages and Political Gridlock that is Depressing Public-Sector Investments are Holding Back Broader Growth for the Construction Sector, Officials Urge New Workforce & Infrastructure Measures Construction spending in May...

Tips for Building Your Construction Business with KP Persaud

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Drawing from his many years of running businesses, KP Persaud is one of the most respected and in-demand consultants in the construction industry. He’s known best for coaching owners and executives on the ways to turn around struggling businesses and to maximize existing successes. He is the author of the Business Builder series here...

Hazard Recognition and Other Safety Concerns

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By Gary Auman, NFBA Legal Counsel This article covers some very important issues that have a large impact on your safety program and performance. Hazard Recognition  Recognition of hazards is of crucial importance for all employers in the construction industry. I am not referring here to communication about hazards—that is a...

NFBA Member Spotlight: Legacy Barn Company

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-By Kathy Jonas- This past January, Shawna and Matthew Miller of Legacy Barn Company, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, held a sweepstakes for a free 30’ x 40’ x 10’ post-frame materials kit in a Facebook contest as a way to show their appreciation to loyal customers and followers. By the end, the...

Short-term interest rates on slow rise as economy improves

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Interest rates are on a slow rise in a sign of confidence that the U.S. economy is growing and employment rates are improving. The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday, the third hike since December. Key rates are now between 1% and 1.25%, still comparatively...

Money Talk: Tax Deductible Internet Marketing

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-By MARK BATTERSBY-  It is an unfortunate fact of life, but many builders and contractors often overlook the tax deductions for marketing expenses. According to the IRS, advertising and marketing expenses must only be reasonable and directly related to the rural building business in order to be tax deductible. Promotional costs...

Tips for Creating a High-Performance Company

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Growing bigger as a business isn’t as important as growing better. If you want to grow into a high-performance machine, Bruce Hodes, author of the book Front Line Heroes: Battling the Business Tsunami with Performance Oriented Cultures, offers these observations. Any company has problems. You want to make sure that you...

Marketing Advantages of Building Dealer Networks

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If you are a contractor who would prefer to hire someone for your marketing, you might be best served by becoming an independent building dealer. Companies like Wick Buildings and Lester Building Systems have extensive tools designed just for you, and they provide ample opportunities for their partners (dealers/builders) to become...

Marketing Help Outreach: Suppliers Have Answers!

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If you are a contractor who dreads the marketing aspects of your business, you’re not alone. Fortunately a lot of your suppliers have already developed the tools you need. They are hoping that you will use them because they know that your success is their success. Central States Manufacturing Every marketing...