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Steeling Oregon's Construction Jobs (A Tariff-ically Bad Idea)

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News flash: "In a hastily arranged meeting with industry executives that stunned many inside the West Wing...

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Building America, or Corporate Bottom Lines?

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Oregon is experiencing a building boom. Specifically, Portland is exploding, although it's not the only area.

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Don't Put Grandma in the Shed

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You may be familiar with the term "accessory dwelling unit" or more informally "mother-in-law unit".

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Contractor Scams: For the Contractor, Knowledge has Value

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As contractors, there aren't a lot of times when we have to deal with the sadness that life brings to our clients and consumers.

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Need Workers, Willing to Pay

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The science fiction author Robert Heinlein is quoted as having once said, "Cheop's Law: Nothing ever gets built on schedule or within budget."

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All Right, Get The Lead Out

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Here in Oregon, the push for lead-based paint safety in home renovation and repair has become more of an issue every year.

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Contractors Can Take the Lead on Smart Homes

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According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the smart home technology industry grew by 32% in 2015 and then increased another 64% in 2016.

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Changing Demands in Home Ownership

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As we enter 2017, a lot of uncertainty surrounds the economy, and that includes the construction industry. For many builders and developers, financing is difficult to obtain, so every project must count.