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Business
How to Master Writing a Scope of Work, Explained by a Lawyer
A general scope of work doesn't give you wiggle room—it puts your business in danger
Custom Builder
Fewer Custom Homes Built in 2023
Custom home building pulls back, but could positivity be on the horizon?
Business
Do's and Don'ts for Contractors On Social Media
Do this, not that. A marketer shares quick basics to follow for a strong social media approach for your business
Custom Builder
How the Yelp v. Google Lawsuit Could Impact Online Reviews, A Lawyer Explains
You focus on Google reviews to boost your company’s reputation. What happens now that Yelp alleges Google’s monopoly on reviews?
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Custom Builder
In Business: Modern Design, Compromise, and Money
Custom builder Zane Williams opens up about what it takes to maintain his architectural vision, from handling clients and staying true to his fluid style, to the importance of transparency and how a slush fund avoids awkward conversations mid-construction
Business
Q+A: Integrating Sustainability and Architecture
California architect Ryan McDaniel provides real-world insights and examples into how he approaches sustainability for his projects
Custom Builder
Five Key Spokes of the Business Bike Wheel
Much like a bike wheel depends on its spokes to work effectively, a business depends on its various departments to find success in the market.
Custom Builder
Top Problems Faced by Builders in 2022
Chief among the concerns was the price and availability of building materials, though the impact of waning consumer confidence also grew
Business
Stretching the Budget to Meet the Massachusetts Stretch Code
We take a look at Massachusetts' Stretch Code and how it's affecting design and construction on The House That Blues Built
Business
84 Lumber Founder Joseph A. Hardy Passes Away at 100
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of 84 Lumber founder Joseph A. Hardy, who passed on Saturday, January 7, his 100th birthday.
Business
Effective Trade Partnerships
Seeing trade partners as equals means showing them respect by valuing their work
Backstory
An Uncompromising Vision
How one Florida builder maintains a project’s vision and intent from design through construction
Custom Builder
Custom Home Building Gets Good News
New data from NAHB shows that while much of the market is in contraction, custom home building continues to gain strength