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Many factors play a part in determining the ebb and flow of the construction industry. From problems as universal as increased demand on materials to more regional issues like a saturated market, builders must prepare for drastic peaks and slumps in business. The following sections offer information to keep construction companies moving dirt rather than pushing daisies.
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Learn how businesses in today's construction industry handle issues like material logistics, order volume, maximizing inventory, competitive bidding and more. This section offers several articles that cover the topics Vendor Relations, Purchasing, Software & Hardware, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service as well as Staffing & Employment, Insurance, and Communications..
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Trade associations in the construction industry are as varied as the materials used to build. This section outlines key groups focused on business-to-business networking, workforce development, education and more. Find information and links to associations like Associated Builders and Contractors, American Institute of Construction, National Association of Builders and many more.
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Staying up-to-date in the fluid construction industry can prove beneficial when it comes to knowing the competition's next move. This section outlines publications devoted to building trends, news and more. Find information and links to magazines such as Construction Business Owner, Automated Builder, Commercial Builder, Equipment Today and much more.
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With the right tools and strategy, a construction firm can lay the groundwork of
prosperity for years to come. This section outlines trade resources geared
directly to that end. Find information and links to resources like The American
Institute of Architects Billing Index, OSHA Online Assistance, Grants and Loans
ideal for the Construction Industry, National Diversity Committee Programs and
more.
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The construction industry uses its trade shows and conferences to shine the
spotlight on new trends, the latest building materials and services. This
section provides dates, locations and information on a number of industry events
taking place in the upcoming year. Find out details on The International
Builders Show, The Associated Builders and Contractors National Convention, The
2008 Commercial Construction Show and more.
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Change serves as the life blood of the construction industry, literally and
figuratively. Each week, news stories about building flood the national media.
These stories provide more than mere entertainment. To the contrary, they
enlighten readers on issues like the impact of shifty interest rates, material
supply and demand, change in building laws, trends in equipment and more.
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Licensing/Certification, Training & Cont.
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With dozens of disciplines coming under the auspices of the construction industry, pros in this field may well find the task of branching into a new specialty a daunting one. Happily, this section not only explores the possibilities - plumbing, carpentry and masonry among them - it also provides an extensive list of certification entities, state contractor licensing boards and continuing education opportunities.
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