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With 2014 building starts on the rebound perhaps the most important question for contractors is not, “where is the business,” but, “where is the cash?” According to Richard Gavin, CPA at Grassi & Co. and a leading construction industry analyst, “most contractors who are going out of business this year are failing because they are running out …

The greatest reward of embarking on first time building project is the idea that you are able to do the bulk of the work, from concept to completion, on your own. This is especially true of the building and construction phase of the project. Few things are more satisfying than hammering in every nail, bolting …

Let’s face it, the biggest obstacle you’re going to face as a church leader when you’re ready to build a new steel church worship space, youth center or addition is money. Establishing a healthy building expansion fund requires capital. Consider raising the capital you need with a simple yet effective paradigm shift. This may strike …

It is the most widely used man-made material on the planet and it’s perhaps the most misunderstood. It’s concrete and it’s a necessary component to your first time building project. Whether you opt for a traditional build or the convenience and affordability of a pre-engineered structure for your first time building project, you will need …

A 2013 report from the Association of General Contractors details something you may already know, construction firms and subcontractors across the nation are turning down new work. The report says that current work for existing clients is keeping small to medium sized contractors as busy as ever. With housing and building starts seeing a dramatic …

Did you know that an astonishing 52% of small businesses in the United States are home-based? Of course running a small business from your home has many advantages – among them, it is a low-cost, low risk way to get started; it offers a convenient way for you to put in ‘extra hours’ when you …

Wouldn’t it be great if every time you were about to make a purchase, someone stepped in and told you about all the things that you could do wrong when making it – especially when making a large purchase like a steel building? The Steel Building Insider is that resource, and, believe me when I …

Recently, I wrote about ways to expand your church congregation as a means to grow your church building expansion fund. But when it comes time to build your new location, you may want to consider an emerging trend in managing and maximizing your message – the concept of multi-site fellowship. The trend started in the mid-80’s …

It’s a challenge to add a new person to an already stellar team. When it comes to choosing someone to lead, manage, and entrust your church to, it’s important to select the perfect person. Don’t add just anyone to your team. Make sure the new candidate adheres to each of these 8 qualities: 1. Faith Does …