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Predictions for 2020 from LP Execs
The homebuilding industry is always changing, thanks to housing trends, shifts in buyer preferences, new technologies and even finance opti…
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Why Remodelers Should Switch to LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding
Are you considering switching to LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding? Many remodelers and installers are anxious abo…
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Top 5 Construction Trends Impacting the Industry in 2020
Each year, innovations and issues emerge that impact the construction industry, and this year is no exception. While it's just the start of…
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Five Best Practices to Build Your Business
Whether you’re starting a new homebuilding or remodeling business or if you just want to build on an existing, successful company, growing …
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Increase Business with the LP® BuildSmart™ Preferred Contractor Program
With new projects typically leveling off near the holidays, December and January are ideal months for spending time improving the financial…
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What to Do When You Uncover Asbestos
Most re-siding projects are on older homes, so it’s a good bet you’ve seen your share of asbestos siding if you operate in the business of …
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6 minHow to Sell Value in Construction
On custom homes, builders and developers sometimes avoid value-added building materials for a variety of reasons. They might veto those pro…
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Not All Siding Is Created Equal
If you are in the process of selecting the right siding type for your project, it is important to know the differences between the substrat…
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Top 5 Time Management Tips for Building Professionals
If you had one project that underperformed within the past few years, you're not alone. KPMG's 2016 Global Construction Survey found most p…
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5 Tips to Conquer Cash Flow Challenges
If you're feeling the pinch in cash flow this month, you're not alone. In fact, 84% of all construction companies face tough cash flow chal…
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How Remodelers Sell Value to a Homeowner
Over the past 25 years, Jim Peterson has learned how to sell value to his remodeling customers. Peterson owns Rembrandt Exteriors, LLC in s…
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Tips for Increasing Builder Profit
There are basically two ways builders can boost their bottom lines: lower costs and increased revenue. In a previous blog, we focused on th…