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Money Matters for Owner-Builders
Understand the difference between estimating and cost planning, and don't let your sweat equity evaporate into budgeting mistakes.
Gross Profit Margin for Building Projects
As an operations manager for a construction company, Ian Schwandt defines what gross profit margin is and why it's important, and gives a helpful breakdown.
The Anatomy of a Building Project’s Price
To determine the final cost of building a home, you must think about elements such as labor, materials, and trade partners.
Understanding the Business Side of Construction
Whether you are looking to do your first remodel, or want to supervise a building project, Ian Schwandt explains why it's important to know the business side of construction.
The Self Design-Builder Pt. 2: Estimating Construction Costs
Before you can swing the hammer you have to push the pen. Builder Ian Schwandt describes how he tackles the crucial task of accurately estimating the budget for a construction project.
Why I Build: JT Rieves, VP of Pro Business
A veteran merchant talks about what he is doing to listen to and support home builders in the field.
FHB House 2017: Design
The modified Cape / Farmhouse look fits the neighborhood, appealing to scale-downers and young families.
Self-Taught MBA: Filling the Void of Cost Overruns
The most common source of cost overruns comes with items omitted. Learn to spot the voids, and develop a systematic approach to avoid them.
Designing and Pouring an Insulated Slab
See how to detail the footings, sub-slab insulation, vapor barrier, and sill plates for a simple, cost-effective slab-on-grade foundation.
Markup: The One Number That Rules Them All
One markup controls the revenue for your construction business. This one markup rules all other markups you might have developed.

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