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Masonry: The bones of landscape design
Hardscaping is the bones of good landscape design. Discover the craftsmanship that goes into masonry work and labor needed to lay the stones here on TLC.
September 6, 2018
Business
The wind up and the pitch: Perfecting your design pitch
Taking time to prepare yourself beforehand can pay off in the long run, and it can help you walk into your meeting confident and ready to handle whatever comes your way. More details here!
January 24, 2018
Business
Preparing taxes in your landscaping business
Some contractors believe they’re going to avoid paying the tax but they’re actually just deferring paying those taxes to a different year. More details here!
November 2, 2017
Business
Irrigation roundup: Rain Bird offers irrigation training classes
All Rain Bird training classes count toward continuing education units from the Irrigation Association, along with some counties and nationwide organizations.
November 2, 2017
Business
Landscape worker saves people from burning apartment building
A Brightview employee in California managed to save a woman from a burning building and a fight breaks out between to landscaping companies. Click to read more.
September 9, 2016
Business
Showcase finalist: Designer works hard to understand clients’ wishes
Derviss Designs collaborates with clients and contractors to bring its outdoor designs to life. Click for more on the Landscaper Showcase contest finalist.
September 2, 2016
Business
Tips on determining which potential clients really have potential
The cost of doing business doesn't have to be high. Click for landscaping tips and buzzwords to help you separate the real clients from the time-wasters.
July 18, 2016
Business
ARA’s Rental Penetration Index edges down in 2015
The American Rental Association’s Rental Penetration Index, which has been on a steep incline in the past five years, saw its first downward movement in 2015, says ARA. The decrease was slight, however, going from 53.9 percent in 2014 to 52.9 percent in 2015. The index, which measures the share of the U.S. construction equipment […]
February 23, 2016
Business
Omnibus bill, now law, extends tax break for equipment purchases
Under the Omnibus bill, bonus depreciation is extends through 2019 -- allowing contractors a 50 percent bonus depreciation to equipment bought during a fiscal year.
December 21, 2015
Business
NECA webinar will highlight National Electrical Code changes
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) will play host Dec. 9 to a 90-minute webinar on significant changes in the National Electrical Code. The online session is set for 11 a.m. EST. Every three years, the National Electrical Code is updated to reflect the newest installation practices in the industry. Normally, hundreds of changes are […]
November 24, 2015
Design-Build
GIE+EXPO Sees Tremendous Growth in Past Two Years
The landscaping industry has faced tough economic times just like many other industries. However, it’s always said, when clients are looking at budgets, landscaping is one of the first things to go.
November 3, 2014
Business
IronPlanet Launches Online Marketplace for Used Construction Equipment
IronPlanet has launched a “buy now” online marketplace of used construction equipment for sale.
June 4, 2014
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