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‘Lumber-Intensive DIY’ is Driving an Increase in the Cost of Construction Materials
iStock/Melena-Nsk It is widely known that the coronavirus pandemic has not made work easy for contractors, but conditions may be getting even more complex. According to NPR, homeowners are spending their money and energy on their own properties, which is good news for retailers — but possibly bad news for builders, since it is increasing […]
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‘Out-of-the-Box Thinking’ Helps Builders Stay Safe and Save Time
COVID-19 has forced builders to make many changes in their work, including what materials they choose for their projects. Although some may balk at having to change their processes, these methods can help contractors better guarantee safety and even finish their projects early. Jim Madrid, the executive vice president for the Southern California region of […]
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Forward Thinking and Resilience Help Ozinga Weather Challenges
Ozinga is one of the nation’s largest family-owned and oldest construction materials companies. Is it better to take a risk and try tojump-start a trend, or to cautiously follow the lead of others? While many ofus at this moment feel like we’re merely reacting to trends outside ourcontrol, there are certainly times when it makes […]
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