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Few dispute that construction-site erosion poses a significant problem. Muddy roads and cloudy streams tied to a decade-long nationwide building boom have left many residents eager for a clampdown, especially in coastal areas, where water quality is a crucial issue. For contractors, the upshot is...
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Moving the schedule from paper to the computer; taking credit cards; protecting against plywood and lumber price spikes
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An interior trim carpenter whose company specializes in servicing large national builders tells how to produce a high-quality interior finish quickly and efficiently.
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Preparing for a future economic slump; houses collapse in Philadelphia; heat kills; certified green trusses; hiding garage doors; use renewable energy in Colorado or pay the price; more
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Asphalt shingle recycling, crown molding tip, on the durability of vinyl siding, how to enter the building trades
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Pier foundation failure, EIFS hides moisture problems, electrical code changes, termites versus foam
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Qualified Framer program, OSHA inspectors target small builders, retread roof, new itchless fiberglass insulation
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Building inspector defends practices, R-value of cellulose insulation, L.A. quake revisited
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Subcontractor lien rights can't be waived by a GC
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Controlling city water pressure, fast framer balances speed with technique