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Adopting Labor Operations Software for Contractors

Construction Business Owner

Adopting software doesn’t mean you have to change processes or workflows — it’s about enhancing them with automation, reporting, historical record keeping and bulk actions that improve your business performance and profitability.

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The Road to Recovery in Detroit

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

These have been dark days for Detroit. But out of the ashes of this monumental collapse — and in the midst of one of the most run-down neighborhoods in Detroit — a remarkable revival is rising like a phoenix. billion in its Jefferson North plant on Detroit’s dilapidated East Side. million-square-foot plant.

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NEW WEBINAR: Adopting Labor Operations Software for Contractors

Construction Business Owner

Adopting software doesn’t mean you have to change processes or workflows — it’s about enhancing them with automation, reporting, historical record keeping and bulk actions that improve your business performance and profitability.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Your eyes weren’t deceiving you when you saw Detroit, MI sitting at No. Yes, we know that Detroit became the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection, a process the city is expected to emerge from this year. billion in its Jefferson North plant on Detroit’s dilapidated East Side. cities for job-skills training.

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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

Investment in municipalities (such as municipal bonds) are some of the safest investments out there because these organizations will rarely default (I guess Detroit is an outlier). Hiring a lawyer can totally blow your entire profit margin, to which you are entitled. File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can).

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6 Commercial Construction Trends: A Biz Dev Perspective

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Over a six-year period, we have built out several new restaurant locations in the Midwest, including Chicagoland and Detroit. the retail, hospitality, and service sectors, experiential remodels are focused on enhancing the customer experience by creating immersive, visually engaging environments that encourage interaction and brand loyalty.

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A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities

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Wood helps achieve both goals, resulting in buildings that balance quality and profitability for developers. City of Detroit. Diagram by SmithGroup Cost Savings in Wood Construction Efficiency matters in multifamily construction , and choosing the right materials is often the easiest way to increase cost savings and construction speed.

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