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5 Financing Options for Contractors: Construction Loans, Factoring, and more
Financing a construction business can be very tricky for contractors. The risks of dealing with delinquent clients runs high, and sometimes you have to invest on a new project even before you get paid for the previous one. But don't fret. From construction loans to invoice financing, there are options available to you. Whether you’re just starting a small business or you already have a big client base, read on to learn more about the five ways you can source funding for your construction company.
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Weekly Roundup: Lumber price hike, increase in asphalt shingles’ value in June, & more
This week on Supplier Insider: Lumber prices spike due to BC mill cutback, asphalt shingles market value projected to increase, BlueLinx sells two facilities
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Weekly Roundup: US housing market improvement, CA independent contractor bill, & more
This week on Contractor Insider: Ailing US housing market shows improvement, California bill on independent contractors approved, contractor group pushes for regular rate updates
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Weekly Roundup: Builder confidence index rate, growth in US megaprojects, & more
This week on Construction Insider: Builder confidence at steady pace in June, US megaprojects value rising exponentially, AGC CEO pushes for protection of immigrant workers
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How to Save Time and Money on Your Next Construction Project
In this guest post, Fieldwire CEO Yves Frinault discusses three ways contractors can save time and money on construction projects -- something both Fieldwire and Handle help construction contractors with!
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Weekly Roundup: 400,000 vacancies in construction, Texas plumbing board status, & more
This week on Contractor Insider: Over 400,000 construction jobs still unfilled, Texas plumbing board open until 2021, energy storage market rapidly improving
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Weekly Roundup: Price dip in lumber from Canada, May construction price hike, & more
This week on Supplier Insider: Average lumber price from Canada soars by 24.2%, construction input prices slightly increase, flooding in Jefferson City affects concrete contractors
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Notice of Commencement Guide: Why, When, and How to File
Deadlines and time frames are strongly enforced in the construction industry, at least when legal paperwork is concerned. Knowing the exact start date of the project can be very important when tracking these deadlines, so you might wonder: when exactly does a construction project start?The Notice of Commencement gives you the answer.
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Weekly Roundup: Slow US construction job growth, airport infrastructure grants, & more
This week on Construction Insider: Slow job and wage growth for US construction, huge increase for non-residential construction starts index, and $840 million funding for 381 US airports
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