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Month: January 2022

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TThe Business of Building
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Guide: How to Run a Growing Contracting Business

  • by1build
  • August 1, 2022
If a client Googles your company, what will they find? In a world that is primarily digital, those first brand experiences speak loudly about your professionalism and reputation in your local market. Here are best practices for growing your general contracting business.
TThe Business of Building
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Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Use a Drywall Estimator

  • by1build
  • February 21, 2022
Drywall defines a room, protects the intricacies of wiring and plumbing, and transforms that construction project into a livable space. So, you don't want to leave money on the table - learn tips on using a drywall estimator or construction estimating software for your next project.
TThe Business of Building
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5 Tips to Forecast Construction Costs with Inflation in Mind

  • by1build
  • February 7, 2022
Construction Economic Analyst, Ed Zarenski, partnered with 1build to share five tips for contractors and developers to estimate better during inflation. With this knowledge, your team can take the first step in making profitable decisions.
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House Painting Estimates: Your Guide to Bidding a Project that Wins

  • by1build
  • February 7, 2022
How to estimate a winning paint job—determine your costs, labor, and profit for every house painting project
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Finding the Right Estimator for Your Project

  • byShayna Robbins
  • February 21, 2022
When you are bidding a specific trade or type of project, you want an estimator who has experience pricing the needed materials, equipment, and labor. Learn how 1build matches you with our Estimator Network to help grow your business.
TThe Business of Building
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Building a reputation that wins more projects

  • byGerry Henley
  • January 21, 2022
Gerry Henley, VP of Franchise for Color World Housepainting, shares how networking and building relationships in the industry helps to grow a construction business.
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