Sunday, September 6, 2026
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Screened Porch vs. Screened Patio: Which Is Right for Your Backyard?

If you’ve started researching outdoor living upgrades, you’ve likely noticed that “screened porch” and “screened patio...

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
33

Affordable Solutions That Empower Owners, Contractors, and Communiti...

In today’s construction environment, affordability isn’t just a benefit it’s a necessity. Rising costs, limited resources, and increasing complex...

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
35

Construction Budgeting Checklist

Set Goals Define project scope and objectives Establish timeline and milestones Identify key deliverables and success criteria Plan Budget Estimate mat...

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Sunday, August 16, 2026
41

Big Bend Under Threat: Why America Must Reject Another Billion Dolla...

I warned about this years ago back in March 2017 when the idea of a massive border wall was still treated as political theater. But the warning went un...

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Pool Coating Failure Analysis — Understanding Causes, Ensuring Acc...

Why Pool Coatings Fail — And What Contractors Must Do to Fix Them Understanding industry standards, causes of failure, and corrective actions for pub...

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Are We Living… or Just Existing? A Builder’s Perspective on the ...

In today’s world, it’s easy to feel like society is drifting toward a mindset of survival rather than living. News cycles are filled with fear, unc...

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
119

The Magic Budget Calculator: Budgeting Made Easy for Everyone

Get a price that fits your Budget! Because usually the first thing asked is “What is your Budget?” The Magic Budget Calculator is designed for a wi...

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Saturday, August 23, 2025
145

Prototype Unit Initiative: Transparency Through Demonstration

A strategic lesson for any large-scale facility upgrade or multi-site rollout. When tasked with remodeling 87 retail stores each between 2,500 and 4,50...

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
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Minimizing or Eliminating Assessments for Plumbing Replacements in C...

We have heard about condo association unit owners being assessed $30,000 to $50,000 dollars per unit to replace the plumbing in High rise condominium b...

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Saturday, March 23, 2024
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Common Problems in Homes

Here is a list of common, but limited to, problems found in Homes. The degree of these problems is based on regional climates, local building codes and...

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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At-Risk vs Agency

This term, commonly abbreviated as CM At-Risk or CMAR, refers to a specific type of project delivery method as well as a contractual relationship betwe...

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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Understanding Change Orders for Ambiguous and Difficult to Control P...

It is known that the scope of work for concrete spalling repair and similar unit cost projects can be ambiguous and difficult to control costs and time...

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