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Building Your Business in the Building Materials Industry
Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA) published a study painting a rosy picture of the future of the global construction materials market. A…
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Dealers, Go Beyond the Basics to Sell Builders on Premium Siding Materials
Dealers who sell premium, high-quality materials such as LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding must master the art of …
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The LP® SmartSide® Online Training Program: Upping Efficiency to Help Eliminate Call-Backs
It goes without saying that more training helps prepare installers by giving them the information they need to install siding correctly. Th…
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Best Practices for Onboarding New Hires in Construction
Though the construction labor market is currently tight, there are many qualified candidates seeking the unique opportunities that employme…
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Why the Longevity of Shed Materials Matters When You're Selling Sheds
Purchasing an outdoor storage shed can be an easy way to add much-needed storage space – and chances are that once a shed owner has that ex…
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Tackling Construction Labor Shortages with Simplified Building Methods
For developers, builders and contractors the labor shortage is significant: The construction industry lost 1.5 million jobs during the rece…
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How to Help a Client Navigate the Siding Selection Process
For many remodelers, the selections process has become the longest and most frustrating step in the process of completing a remodel or cust…
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Marketing Tips: Gearing Up for the Spring Busy Season
With the busy remodeling season just around the corner, remodelers are gearing up to lock down leads, kick off projects and work longer day…
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High-Performance Roofs and Attics Require Exceptional Teamwork
They say that “the future arrives first” in California—and its Title 24 codes are indeed propelling America toward a Zero Net Energy future…
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5 Big Benefits Our Manufacturer’s Warranty Brings Your Business
LP® SmartSide® trim and siding products are backed by one of the most competitive warranties on the market, t…
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What NOT to Expect: Instant Adoption of 2018 I-Codes
Every three years, the International Code Council updates its International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) – …
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How to Save Money on Expensive Fiber Cement Cutting Tools
If you’re a contractor, you know that working with fiber cement siding requires expensive tools. Save yourself time and money by choosing t…