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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
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No Color of the Year 2025 for Sherwin-Williams
Don’t worry: The brand still selected something for its color trend prediction
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Benjamin Moore's 2025 Color of the Year is a Muted Purple
Cinnamon Slate is a response to the demand for saturated color, with added dimension
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Fewer Custom Homes Built in 2023
Custom home building pulls back, but could positivity be on the horizon?
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Trading in the Man Cave for a Music Room in The House That Blues Built
Fourth-generation custom builder Albert Cummings splits his time between the world of residential construction and the music industry, so it only makes sense that his personal home includes a customized music room
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Take Part in Our Annual Housing Forecast
The best way to understand the residential construction industry is to speak with residential construction professionals. And with that being said, we humbly ask for your input in this year's survey
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Merging Ancient Construction With Modern Living
This vacation home pushes the boundaries of traditional log construction techniques and incorporates elegant details elevating this typically rustic building method
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Understanding Your Biggest Competitor
You may not think of yourself as a tour guide, therapist, doctor, marriage counselor, or investment advisor. But those are the skills custom builders need in today's market
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Women at WIRC: Jessica Cargile Talks Business Management and Work/Life Balance
Jessica Cargile owns and operates a custom building company with her husband, a dynamic that requires constant teamwork and an intentional effort to strike a healthy work/life balance
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How the Zero Energy Ready Home Update Emphasizes Resilience and Decarbonization
ZERH Version 2, released in December of 2022, will boost the efficiency and performance of single-family homes, preparing them for the increasingly oppressive weather
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Making a Custom Home Among the Redwoods
Designing a not-cramped-feeling, three-bedroom home on a tight lot surrounded by protected redwoods was no easy task. But through high ceilings, abundant glazing, and thoughtful spatial detailing, architect Heidi Richardson achieved the improbable.
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The Power of Stories
At the 2023 Jeff Shore Sales and Marketing Summit, we sat down with author, speaker, trainer, and home building sales expert Ryan Taft to explore his thoughts on storytelling, including its role in successful sales and relationship building
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Building 'Living Architecture'
Master builder Jeff DuBro's novel approach to design and architecture embraces not only how clients intend to live in the home, but also how they intend to live in the surrounding community
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Improve Thermal Performance and Lower Costs
An optimized, value-engineered approach to framing kills two birds with one stone