Do you love paperwork? Chances are, you’d rather be on the job site doing what you love instead of in the office. If all the administrative work has got you down, you’re ready for a construction project management solution that streamlines operations and gives you more time in the field. This buyer’s guide dives into industry challenges, highlights features, reviews pricing, and wraps things up with a checklist you can use to compare your top choices.
How to Improve Communication During Custom Projects

Better communication, happier clients, more business. Throughout a project, communication is key. Whether it’s with clients, crews or subcontractors, communication has an impact on your day-to-day processes. Without an organized process for communication, you could be missing opportunities to satisfy your clients or come in under budget and on time. This guide includes tips and best practices for effective communication with everyone involved.
A Pro's Guide to Fireplace & Flat-Panel TV Design
It’s always a struggle when you have two big personalities in the room - but the synergy between two show-stopping items can be truly amazing. The flat-panel tv, with it’s sleek profile and install versatility allowed architects, designers, and builders to pair a TV and fireplace together in more harmonious ways. Today you find the two teamed together on countless living room walls.
What TV and fireplace configuration makes sense for your next project? Here’s an illustrated look at three popular design strategies with expert recommendations.
Improving Indoor Air Quality is Essential to Today’s Apartments
Health concerns have residents focused on the air they breathe at home. With the construction of energy-efficient multifamily properties leading to tighter building envelopes, indoor air quality has become increasingly important to today’s apartment residents.
Survey Report: Effects of the Pandemic on Residential Rentals

Application fraud has nearly doubled since the pandemic started. Fraud related losses are a significant drain for landlords and it will get worse as economic uncertainty continues to linger. This survey focuses on financial document application fraud and provides recommendations to help you with the tenant vetting process.
5 Steps to Improving Government Fleet Utilization
Government fleets are under pressure to show public dollars are being well spent. Accurate fleet utilization reporting is a powerful tool to make that happen. This guide can show you ways to easily reduce costs.
The Latest Home Design Trends
This guide presents trend tracking ideas from home design experts and trend authorities as well as insight from one of the housing industry's top research and consulting groups.
A Whole New Meaning to Low-Cost Luxury
It’s time to remove the price attached to creating a rich living space. Residents want luxury living experiences in their communities, and you don't want to break the bank. Get high-end style without the price - all without skimping on quality.
Let Affordable Design Work Its Lease-Up Magic
You don’t have to look far for the latest on the multifamily amenity wars. The battle zone isn’t confined to just class A properties, either. In order to compete with style-fussy millennials and Gen Z’ers, class B and C properties are upping their game too.
eCommerce Solutions — How Do LBM Businesses Decide?
There’s no question eCommerce has changed the commercial landscape. The real question is how does the changing landscape fit into your LBM business strategy? Is eCommerce a core capability you need to survive, or does it play a more supportive role while services differentiate your business from others? Whichever way you head, you’ll need a smooth flow from your customers’ expectations to your business process.