Lien Applications

September 07, 2010

The laws that govern the requirements on construction projects tend to vary state by state. This can be a challenge for contractors that are working on projects across state borders—especially when it comes to understanding lien requirements for each project.

While some construction companies may choose to learn the different lien laws through the Web or hire an attorney in each location, technology can help simplify the process of managing mechanic lien deadlines and preliminary notice requirements across the country.

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Residential - August

Volume 13 Number 08

Finding Your Way Home through Technology

Residential builders are committed to the technology investment, despite tough economic conditions.

For residential builders today, one thing seems to be ringing clear—every step you take, every dollar you spend, all needs to result in saving the company either time or money.

Commercial - May

Volume 13 Number 05

Get Smart And Smarter

Technology helps you retain the knowledge that exists in the minds of estimators, project managers, and accountants.

The construction industry is in a conundrum, of sorts, these days because as more and more companies lose employees, they are not only losing the manpower—but their expertise and experience too.






Infrastructure - June

Volume 13 Number 06

Commentary

Playing the Positioning Game

Have you noticed some of the jockeying for position that has been going on with the technology providers in the residential space as of late? Acquisitions, partnerships, and new enhancements are coming fast and furious these days, all with the underlying theme of bringing better solutions to the market. And for builders that have survived the shakeout in the market, what you have is a technology landscape that is to your benefit.

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Green Technology

Green Retrofitting

Retrofitting existing buildings to become more energy efficient can be a challenge, but it is one a number of construction companies are exploring. For example, Retail Construction Services, www.retailconstruction.com, Lake Elmo, Minn., has been expanding its green building capabilities in the past year.

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Economy

A Drop in New Home Sales

There still seems to be some confusion regarding the current state of our economy. Some believe the recession has come and gone while others speculate the hardships are only beginning. While no one has the ability to accurately predict the precise outcome of this economic situation, one thing is for certain—the housing market has seen better days.

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