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Elevating home construction with commercial building techniques
Steve and Heather Tankersley share how they took refined processes from commercial construction and brought them to their residential builds.
How to avoid project punch list pitfalls
This series follows the journey of Tankersley Construction as they share tips for construction punch lists, team management and how they found success with tech.
Tankersley Construction Behind the Business: A trusted legacy meets cutting-edge technology (Part 1 of 5)
Tradition meets technology at Tankersley Construction. Learn how Buildertrend took over the tedious tasks and gave the Tankersleys more time with family.
Risinger Build Behind the Business: Proof content marketing works – and can lead to serious growth (Part 5 of 5)
Content marketing – learn what it is and how to incorporate it into your projects. Get all the tips from the Risinger Build team, including why video is best.
Risinger Build Behind the Business: Why every contractor needs building science (Part 4 of 5)
Building science – learn what it is and how to incorporate it into your projects. Plus, get all the tips from the team that put building science on the map.
Risinger Build Behind the Business: Mastering the not-always-so-easy change order process (Part 3 of 5)
Change orders – they’re risky and a pain. Master your change order process with a smart construction management software.
Risinger Build Behind the Business: How to transition to a nearly paperless construction company (Part 2 of 5)
Going paperless: It was the best decision for Risinger Build – and it could be for your business, too. Learn why spreadsheets are wasting time and money.
Risinger Build Behind the Business: Trailblazing a new path in residential construction (Part 1 of 5)
Get an up close and personal look at how Risinger Build became one of the leading home building companies – and learn what sets them apart.
How to outsmart the construction labor shortage
A comprehensive guide to navigating the labor shortage – and how to use tech to do more with fewer workers.
