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A Peek Inside the Wilde Tool Factory

A tool store manager turns to film making in this video of pliers, cold chisels,... More

The New F-150 Is Now In Production

This redesigned aluminum body Ford pickup should be showing up at dealerships next... More

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Teardowns On The Upsurge In Kansas City Market

Same old neighborhood, new house: The suburbs of Kansas City are sprouting new houses. More

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Trench Collapse Kills Missouri Man At New Home Site

An excavation cave-in snuffed out the life of 49-year-old Brian D. Allen of Windsor, Missouri, last week. More

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Roof risk rising: Insurance firms recoil from losses on roofing

The insurance industry has a problem with roofs, according to a recent insurance industry publication outlining an uptick in insured losses due to severe thunderstorms. The problem reportedly has a number of causes, including the increased number of severe thunderstorms, an aging housing stock, increasing costs for roof replacements, and what is billed as "opportunistic weather chasers." But in identifying this problem, how will insurers pass their losses off to other parties? More

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Brown Backlash: Kansas Moves To Prohibit Sustainability

The Kansas legislature is considering a bill that would prevent state funds from being invested in any “sustainable” project. More

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Prevailing wage controversy roils immigration reform debate

In an effort to create an effective guest-worker program, immigration reform has been linked to prevailing wage laws. Meanwhile, several states have introduced bills to eliminate prevailing wages. A prospect of higher roofing labor rates may be seen as a boon for roofers, or a boondoggle that further dampens a still-struggling marketplace. More

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Changes in Product, Practice, Boost Business for Roofers

Homeowner buying a roof want foolproof installation and impact resistance. Roofers name the one product or practice that has really lifted their game. More

Putting Young Tradespeople to the Test

Every June thousands of students from high school and college vo-tech programs... More

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