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How Single Buyers Are Affecting The Construction Industry

Published on November 7, 2019 by Sara Chauvette

The 2017 Census Bureau found that more than 120 million U.S. citizens, 48% of adults 18 and older, are divorced, widowed, or never married. That is a huge change from 1970 when 39 million adults, only 29%, were single. Baby boomers divorced at nearly double the rate of previous generations between 1990 & 2015. Perhaps as a result of the older generation’s divorce rate, Gen Xers and millennials are forgoing marriage altogether. Only about 20% of 18-29 year olds are married compared to 60% of the same age group in 1960. Experts believe the single home buyer trend will continue to grow over the coming years. 

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New Program for Ethics in Construction!

Published on October 25, 2019 by Alicia Eckert

When considering a construction project, choosing a contractor is possibly the most important decision that is made in the whole project. It can be extremely difficult to distinguish between a high quality, competent and experienced professional compared to someone who is posing as such. Often by the time their true colors are shown it can be too late.

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New Scholarship Winner Announcement

Published on October 25, 2019 by Alicia Eckert

Builders License Training Institute has chosen a new scholarship winner! Dawan Lewis applied for our Military Pre-Licensure Training Scholarship, and we are excited to announce this 6-year Army Veteran and Army Achievement Medal recipient as a new student in our Michigan 60-hour pre-license course.

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How To Become A Certified Ethical Contractor

Published on October 25, 2019 by Sara Chauvette

Most clients share one concern –trust. Showing your trustworthiness can be incredibly difficult, especially if you are a new business. Completing a certification aimed at teaching and maintaining ethical practices in contractors is a great way to advertise to potential clients.

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How To Get A Louisiana Contractor License

Published on September 24, 2019 by Sara Chauvette

Any construction project of $50,000 or more ($1 or more for hazardous) must be performed by a licensed contractor, even the home owners themselves. There are no provisions in the law to prevent an owner from applying for and being issued a contractor’s license.

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Sick of Being the Lowest Bidder?

Published on September 24, 2019 by Sara Chauvette

The age old problem of every contractor – you want to get as many jobs as possible but continuously being the lowest bidder is costing your company thousands. So, how can you make sure you get the job without being the lowest bidder? Find a way to provide value to your customer outside of cost. Most customers place more value on quality, professionalism, and ethics over price so you need to find a way to show potential customers you excel in these areas.

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Home Inspectors: A True Value

Published on September 23, 2019 by Kaylee Verhoeven

As a home inspector, you know that the inspection is intended to give homebuyers an unbiased, knowledgeable account of any identifiable issues within the home.

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How To Choose An Ethical Contractor

Published on September 23, 2019 by Alicia Eckert

Let’s face it, there is no hard or fast way to tell whether a contractor you plan to work with is going to do right by you. However, there are certainly some steps you can take to reduce the chances of choosing a shady contractor.

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Getting the Job Without Being the Lowest Bidder: A How-to Guide

Published on September 16, 2019 by Sara Chauvette

The age-old problem for every contractor – you want to get as many jobs as possible but continuously being the lowest bidder is costing your company thousands. So, how can you make sure you get the job without being the lowest bidder? You must find a way to show value to your customer outside of cost. Believe it or not, most customers place more value on quality over price, so you need to find a way to show potential customers you excel in these areas.

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Engineers Invent Method to Speed Up Skyscraper Construction

Published on August 15, 2019 by Sara Chauvette

Magnusson Klemenic Associates, in coordination with Purdue University, researched and designed a new core system for skyscrapers. They call it Speed Core, and it’s more efficient and economical than traditional reinforced concrete centers.

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