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Weekly Roundup: US construction May spending, drop in US-Canada lumber export, & more
This week on Construction Insider: US construction spending drops, US-Canada lumber export dips 22.8%, construction opens 21,000 net new jobs
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Weekly Roundup: Improved softwood lumber trade, June consumer confidence, & more
This week on Supplier Insider: Softwood lumber trading shoots up, June consumer confidence declines in June, 70% of Americans support solar panel mandate
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Weekly Roundup: ‘Highly confident’ contractors, reactions to apprenticeship rule, more
This week on Contractor Insider: Contractors share positive outlook on prospects, DoL apprenticeship rule divides industry professionals, PMI testifies against proposed added tariffs
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Weekly Roundup: Contractors’ future amid trade war, affordable housing EO, & more
This week on Construction Insider: Contractors face uncertain future amid US-China trade war, home starts value weakens effect on GDP growth, Trump approves EO on housing affordability
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5 Ways to Improve Construction Efficiency Across All Your Projects
Construction is a very complex business. A vast number of stakeholders need to work together in order to deliver a project on budget and on time. In that sense, the building process is many times like a jigsaw puzzle. All pieces need to be placed at the right spot before you can reach to a successful outcome. However, given the lack of trust in contractual relations and the fragmentation of the supply chain, this task is far from easy. The good news is that the rise of digital technologies is acting as a catalyst of change for the industry-- it’s helping people both on the field and the office to start working smarter and much more efficiently.
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5 Financing Options for Contractors: Construction Loans, Factoring, and more
Financing a construction business can be very tricky for contractors. The risks of dealing with delinquent clients runs high, and sometimes you have to invest on a new project even before you get paid for the previous one. But don't fret. From construction loans to invoice financing, there are options available to you. Whether you’re just starting a small business or you already have a big client base, read on to learn more about the five ways you can source funding for your construction company.
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Weekly Roundup: Lumber price hike, increase in asphalt shingles’ value in June, & more
This week on Supplier Insider: Lumber prices spike due to BC mill cutback, asphalt shingles market value projected to increase, BlueLinx sells two facilities
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Weekly Roundup: US housing market improvement, CA independent contractor bill, & more
This week on Contractor Insider: Ailing US housing market shows improvement, California bill on independent contractors approved, contractor group pushes for regular rate updates
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Weekly Roundup: Builder confidence index rate, growth in US megaprojects, & more
This week on Construction Insider: Builder confidence at steady pace in June, US megaprojects value rising exponentially, AGC CEO pushes for protection of immigrant workers
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