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  Spelling out the project scope and your company's administrative procedures keeps the job running smoothly.

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• Using Save-and-Sync for Backup and More

  Online backup systems like Carbonite and MozyPro do a great job of protecting your data from a catastrophic loss, but that's about all they're good for.

• Pros Benefit from Building Science Discussion Group

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• Getting Started With Strategic Planning

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• Tracking Changes With Variance Purchase Orders

  This month I want to talk about one of the most important aspects of a purchasing system: the ability to accurately capture, manage, and minimize unwanted job-cost variances.

• Put Your Construction Business Purchasing Systems to Work

  In July we discussed the basics of a purchasing system, and how it can help you control costs and improve the quality of your projects.

• Wichita, Kansas

  Known for its aircraft manufacturing, this Midwestern city has expanded while the rest of the economy has stalled.