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There are lots of advantages with family-run companies. Let's look at the pros and cons of keeping it all in the family.

While it is true that construction in general, and roofing contracting in particular, is not "rocket science," you may have more to protect than you think.

Whom you deal with is more important than words on paper.

One relationship that continues to change is the one between roofing contractors and roofing material suppliers.

Modified materials have inherent characteristics that require proper maintenance over their service life.

A bullet-list of our problems in today's building field could fill a New York City phone book.

I would like to write about eight mistakes we see over and over.

If your company makes more money than it knows what to do with, don't bother reading any further.

One mechanical contractor lost almost $2 million to a gambling addict on the payroll.

Once upon a time I worked for the world's greatest manager. I didn't realize it then. It was 20 years ago. Her name was Jackie, and she was the owner and manager of Foxy John's Coffee Shop.