Houston Construction Monthly 2018

EDITION AUGUST 2018 | CONSTRUCTIONMONTHLY.COM 

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3 WAYS DO IMPROVE 

EFFICIENCY IN THE 

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IN CONSTRUCTION 

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RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY 

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JUST ONE OF MANY UPSIDES TO 

INSTALLING SOLAR THERMAL PANELS. 

The savings to be had by switching to 

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ways solar thermal panels can help 

schools and colleges save money. 

School Layouts 

Mean a More Cost- 

Effective Installation 

Unsuitable roofs are one of the biggest 

arguments against solar panels. Angled 

installations don’t get consistent sun and 

residential areas are more shaded. This 

means a solar system installation is less 

cost-effective than it could be. 

Schools don’t have this problem. The 

typical layout of a school is perfect for 

solar installation. School buildings often 

have flat roofs and plenty of unshaded 

space. This means greater solar panel 

output and greater savings for the school. 

Reduced Operating 

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The cost of energy consumption is 

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unit of energy. These units are called 

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As of 2016, solar is 

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In other words, it’s the 

energy resource with 

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For context, the rate of energy 

consumption is measured in kilowatts 

or megawatts. 

As of 2016, solar is the cheapest 

energy resource in the world. In other 

words, it’s the energy resource with 

the lowest cost per kilowatt-hour. 

What’s more, large-scale installations 

save the most money. In 2016 Dubai 

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solar energy. Their massive 

solar array bid at under 3 cents per 

kilowatt-hour. 

Schools and colleges often have 

sprawling campuses. This means they 

stand to benefit more than most from 

going solar. 

Solar Energy Is 

Consistent 

Energy costs are notoriously 

inconsistent. 

Grid energy prices are trending 

upwards at a gradual but steady rate. 

And with natural gas prices only likely 

to increase, this trend is here to stay. 

Electricity prices also fluctuate 

depending on the time of month, 

season, or year. 

Solar energy is consistent – the 

only cost being the installation and 

upkeep of the system. Installing solar 

thermal panels helps insulate schools 

against energy rate fluctuations and 

increases. The more consistent the 

school’s energy costs, the easier it is 

for the school to plan and budget for 

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Young people are the most 

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youth aren’t shy about demanding a 

sustainable future and believe that 

investment in renewable energy is 

critical to achieving it. 

Committing your school to sustainable 

practices improves its image. This, 

in turn, makes it more attractive to 

socially-conscious students. 

Additionally, people associate schools 

and colleges with innovation and 

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and most efficient form of energy 

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Switching to solar isn’t just great 

for the environment. Installing solar 

thermal panels will save your school 

money and improve your brand. And 

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What Are Business Loans? 

The definition is pretty straightforward, a business loan is a sum 

money borrowed from a lender by business to start, expand, or 

run a business. 

Business loans are risky, especially when the business is a startup, 

which is why they are so difficult to obtain. The costs for underwriting, 

evaluating, and verifying a small business loan are 

usually the same as a large loan. Banks usually focus on high profile 

business loans instead of startups. 

Qualifying for a business loan is tricky even if your credit score 

is nearly perfect. There are many other factors banks consider 

such as, whether you can provide collateral, tangible assets, and 

financial status. 

What Do Lenders Look For? 

Every lender is different in their requirements, so you need to 

make sure you know the minimum criteria. Meeting the criteria 

will make you a strong applicant. 

Lenders will want to see your personal credit score and business 

revenue to see how you handle paying bills. Many of them will 

quickly cross off bankruptcies and delinquencies. 

Before considering applying for a business loan you should start 

gathering some financial information and legal documentation. 

• Both personal and any business tax returns 

• Business and personal bank statements 

• Business licenses 

• Income statements 

• Balance sheets 

• Personal Identification 

• Commercial Leases 

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You will become a stronger applicant if you bring a business 

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your business plan include your company description and a complete 

analysis of the industry to show there is a market for your 

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on managing it. Other points you should include are: 

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Collateral 

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Negative impacts to your score will mean you’ll only qualify for 

high interests on your credit card and loans. Making a few changes 

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Don’t skip making any of your payments on time. If you have any 

delinquent accounts try to bring them up to date. Avoid applying 

for new lines of credit, as these create a negative impact on your 

score. 

Bring down the balances in your credit cards so you have more 

available credit will be a positive impact to your score. 

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Lenders always will require collateral. It can be anything from an 

asset, equipment, inventory, or real estate. 

They require collateral as a guaranteed to recover their money if 

your business fails. 

Understand Your Credit Score 

Before applying for business loans for poor credit, you should take 

a look at your score. Understanding your credit report will give 

you an idea of why you might have poor credit. 

Obtain your credit report from one or more of the main credit 

bureaus and understand the breakdown. 

• You will see the total number of your accounts open: mortgages, 

credit cards, student loans, car loans, and others. 

• You will see which of your accounts are in good standing. 

• It will show any negative impacts to your credit score such as 

delinquent and derogatory accounts. 

• The length of time your accounts have been open. 

• This report will also show the number of recent inquiries. 

• Expect to see your total score and percent of credit available. 

There are several options for business loans for poor credit. These 

types of loans are for people who have a credit score of 640 or 

below. 

Asset-Based Loans 

This type of loan does not use your home or house as collateral, 

instead, it does equipment or inventory. In case you’re not able 

to pay back the loan, they will take the collateral specified on the 

terms agreed on. 

Short-Term Loan 

Short-term loans are a great solution for borrowers with bad credit. 

These loan terms usually last between 3 to 18 months. The borrower 

pays them back with daily ACH payments. 

On the downside, these loans are very expensive and come with 

high APRs. Not to mention daily payments could get in the way of 

the business’ cash flow. 

Merchant Cash Advances 

Merchant cash advances are loans you pay back with a percent of 

the business’ daily credit card transactions. This is a great solution 

for borrowers with bad credit. With all other similar loans 

for poor credit, you must proceed with caution. 

Before applying for business loans for 

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Lenders take a percent of the daily credit card transactions, 

so you pay more when business is doing well, and 

you pay less when it’s slow. Keep in mind paying back this 

loan could cut into your day to day profits. 

You will only qualify if you plan on processing credit card 

payments. 

Business Credit Cards 

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The best part is if you pay in full each month you could 

avoid APR charges. And making payments on time and 

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Now that you know about the many business loans for 

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the right one. 

Making the right moves will help you move on from bad 

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any business, and 

the replacement 

process causes 

interruptions 

that can make 

productivity 

plummet 

For group communications, you can connect up to 200 Direct Connect subscribers simultaneously using the “Team DC” feature. 

2Create a long-term technology plan. Obsolete hardware and technology can slow down any business, and the replacement process causes 

interruptions that can make productivity plummet. Considering technology needs when determining short- and long-term business 

goals helps guarantee your team has the right equipment at the right time. 

But what about in-the-field tools? Kyocera’s Dura Series has three mobile phones built to handle the abuse of harsh working conditions. 

Kyocera DuraPlus and DuraMax can be immersed in more than three feet of water for up to 30 minutes without glitching, and meet military 

standards for shock, dust, vibration temperature and more. Learn more at www.kyocera-wireless.com. 

3Make sure all employees understand how to record expenses properly. Most business expenses can be written off as tax deductions if 

they’re properly documented. Receipts are necessary to substantiate deductible purchases, including tools, vehicles, travel expenses 

and other costs considered ordinary and necessary. 

However, filers can only deduct expenses for which they are not reimbursed. This means anything billed to the client cannot be written off. 

Remember, documentation of expenses must clearly detail both your income and the expense. 


www.tdcwaterproofing.com 713.462.0786 

(Booth #120) 

New Construction 

Waterproofing 

Dampproofing 

Flashing 

Below grade waterproofing 

Air barrier 

Curtain wall sealants 

Epoxy injections 

Glazing 

Slab on grade (epoxy, polyurea) 

Dust-proof warehouse floors 

Restoration 

Concrete restoration & spall repair 

Brick restoration & repair 

Remedial thru-wall flashing 

Epoxy injection 

Chemical cleaning 

Vapor blasting 

Tuck pointing 

Structural strengthening 

Terra cotta & stone repair replacement 

Pressure washing 

Metal roof restoration 

Wet glazing 

(Booth #120) 

Come meet us 

at Booth #315! 

Trades Masters is skilled labor provider 

that specializes in the Construction 

Industry. We maintain a large, full-time 

skilled labor workforce, which we provide 

to our clients on an as-needed basis. 

www.tradesmasters.net 

1-888-357-5276 



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517 4M HR LOGISTICS 

435 ACTION WINDOW COVERINGS INC 

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426 AFLAC 

620 ALLEN & ALLEN SECURITY INC 2 

605 ALLIANCE MANAGEMENT 

414 ALLURA 

546 AMERICAN ANCHOR 

323 ANCHOR DRYWALL / HARBOR HOME ELEVATORS 

118 APRILAIRE 

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429 ARC POINT LABS OF SUGARLAND 

238 ARCITELL 

332 ARCTIC ICE HOUSTON 

534 ARS METAL SUPPLY 

91 ASIA CABINETRY INC 

415 BAD DOG TOOLS 

114 BALDWIN COX ALLEN 

509 BATH FITTER 

445 BERAHT ENVELOPE SYSTEMS 

83 BILL’S WHOLESALE ICE 

116 BRAZOS VALLEY RECYCLING 

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81 BUYERS BARRICADES 

422 CANTERA DOORS 

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520 CARE BRIDGE DIGITAL 

447 CARRARA ITALIAN MARBLE IMPORTS 

102 CHOATE MONUMENT CO 

622 CMC SCAFFOLDING CONTRACTORS INC. 

547 CONSTRUCTIONBUILDS.COM 

339 CORE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE 

217 COTTON COMMERCIAL USA INC 

222 CSI LED 

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227 DIVISION 9 INC. 

144 DOOR-JAMB COMPANY 

516 DORMAKABA USA INC 

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611 FIRE PROTECTION CONSULTING GROUP, LLC 

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326 POLARIS LED 

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322 SDB CREATIVE GROUP 

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106 SOLID STATE LED 

100 STALLION FUNDING LLC 

317 STAR LIGHTING LED 

420 STARLINE 

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544 SUGAR & SPICE DRAPERIES & SHADES 

96 SUPERIOR IRON DOORS 

307 TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. 

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401 TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS 

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109 TILTED CONCRETE SOLUTIONS, LLC 

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628 WESTSIDE SURFACES, LLC 

427 WILSON WHITETAIL & WING SHOOTING RANCH 

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Houston workshops 

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS 

All Seminars at the Build Expo are FREE to attend! 

Keynote Speaker Tom Woodcock 

Construction Sales Coach :: Seal the Deal 

Build 

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Featured Build Expo Speaker! 

Maximizing Associations to Gain Customers : keynote 

WEDNESDAY :: 1:15PM - 2:15PM 

Many contractors never join relevant associations that can produce revenue for them. Even worse they spend the dues money and 

don’t maximize the effectiveness of the association. We will layout how to determine what associations to join, how to work them 

and get business from your involvement. The single greatest way to find grouped customers and network contacts is right in your 

backyard association! Work them to the fullest and you’ll never make a cold call again! 

Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers 

Beating the Low Bid Game: Closing Deals in Construction: keynote 

THURSDAY :: 1:15PM - 2:15PM 

Stop letting price be the determining factor in winning projects! This topic deals specifically with the pressure to always be low. 

Learn the sales tools necessary to get the inside track in the bidding process. The goal being to consistently win projects and raise 

profitability on those projects. The most common mistakes made in bidding are revealed and countered. 

EXHIBIT FLOOR 

EXHIBIT FLOOR 


ROOM 

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SHARPEN YOUR SALES TOOLS 

9:30AM - 11:00AM - WEDNESDAY 

PRESENTED BY TOM WOODCOCK 

Construction sales is an ever moving target. Techniques that worked years ago are less effective, yet some traditional 

sales methods still produce. Which do and which don’t? How do you know which? What new technologies and sales 

systems do you adopt? Does social media really produce opportunity in construction sales? Where do you put your sales 

time and attention? These are all great questions and will be answered. 

Here are some key points addressed: 

•What new technologies should I incorporate 

•What truly works in construction sales 

•How do I manage my sales effort 

•What is working currently in regards to construction selling 


ROOM 

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10 COMMON MISTAKES IN CONSTRUCTION SELLING 

9:30AM - 11:00AM - THURSDAY 

PRESENTED BY TOM WOODCOCK 

Many in the construction industry consistently make the same mistakes that kill their opportunity. There are many 

common errors and mentalities that hinder sales success. We’ll put a light on these problems and give the behaviors that 

counter them. Make sure your approach to the customer base is the most effective possible. These errors are often made 

without the contractor even realizing they’re making them. This cripples their chances of winning profitable projects. 




ROOM 

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WHAT FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE YOU MISSING IN QUICKBOOKS® 


PRESENTED BY DWAYNE BRISCOE 

Because so many users fail to maximize their knowledge of QuickBooks®, we will be reviewing key areas that you may 

not be aware of or utilizing to its fullest extent. This will include: Customers, Vendors, and Reports. 

Target Audience: General Contractors, Subcontractors, and Builders 


MAXIMIZING YOUR REPORTING SOLUTIONS IN QUICKBOOKS® 

11:30AM - 1:00PM - THURSDAY 

PRESENTED BY DWAYNE BRISCOE 

When working with reports and progress invoicing, we’ll be reviewing how to maximize the filters available, outside 

financial reports downloadable into your QuickBooks® software, and how best to track your Work In Progress. 

Target Audience: General Contractors, Subcontractors, and Builders 

ROOM 

609 

UNDERSTANDING TODAY’S HOME TECHNOLOGY & INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIONS 


PRESENTED BY LUIS CORTEZ 

1 AIA 

This course is approved for continuing education credit through AIA (#COI049), AIBD (#COI049), IDCEC (#105526), and 

NARI 

Home electronics should integrate seamlessly into a home’s design and décor. This course reviews the three-pronged 

approach to hiding technology—advance planning, design philosophy, and product selection—which are available for 

minimizing the visual impact of electronics without compromising performance. Specific challenges and recommendations 

related to hiding video displays, projectors, speakers, controls, cameras, and equipment racks—among others—will be 

addressed. This course speaks to innovative and creative ways to lessen the visual impact of electronics by making them 

low-profile, hidden or camouflaged, or even invisible! 

Target Audience: Owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and 

government agencies 

CONTROLLING & ISOLATING SOUND WITH DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 


PRESENTED BY LUIS CORTEZ 

1 AIA 

This course is approved for continuing education credit through AIA (#COI050), AIBD (#COI050), IDCEC (#105533), and 

NARI 

Controlling and isolating sound is tricky—without the correct tools, the right people, and the proper design, the results are 

often disastrous. Participants in this course will review the needs for creating sound isolated specialty spaces and discuss 

how much sound isolation is needed in varying circumstances. In addition, attendees will dive into the three tools of sound 

isolation—mass, absorption, and mechanical isolation and the role of each in the design and build process, while discussing 

the process of designing and constructing a specialty space. This course will also outline the benefits of working as a team 

with other trades to provide the client the expertise in bringing about a well-designed and functional space. 


government agencies 




ROOM 

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Build 

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LEARN EXACTLY WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR WEBSITE 


PRESENTED BY JOSHUA RAMSEY 

Plus: Free Google Tools And Advice On How To Use Those Tools 

Learn What Google Wants You To Know About Your Website: All about SEO, how it works, how to hold your SEO person 

accountable and exact ways to grow online visibility and traffic. 

Work with a Google Partner to set up free Google tools on your site. Then learn how to use them when you attend. 

Subject line should read “Build Expo Free Gift.” We will get in contact with you to set everything up. 

**You must attend the show to receive this gift** 

Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Builders, and Engineers 

MAXIMIZE YOUR WEBSITE IN 2019 & BEYOND 


PRESENTED BY JOSHUA RAMSEY 

2 things matter when it comes to SEO (Search Engine Optimization) : 

1. Be Seen = Visibility and 2. Get Clicks = Organic Visits To Your Website 

Wondering what Google is looking for and doing behind the scenes? Don’t be confused by SEO people? Hear about the past 

updates that Google has published and what will be coming in the next 12 months. Walk away knowing exact improvements 

and management tips you should be implementing online. 

Some of the teaching material will include: 

1. Google’s Current and upcoming changes 

2. Voice Search – What does the future look like 

3. How to find what do your rank for / Online Visibility 

In closing you can ask anything you have ever wondered about SEO to the Google Partner and get direct, honest, unfiltered 

feedback to your questions. 


ROOM 

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ROOM 

601 

HEALTHY BULDINGS, HEALTHY PEOPLE 

9:30AM - 10:30AM - WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 

PRESENTED BY SARAH ANDREWS 

1.5 GBCI CE 

Sustainable construction is not just about the materials chosen or the recycling plan. Because we spend so much time 

inside, the indoor environment plays an important role in our everyday lives. This presentation will focus on sustainable 

construction systems that support human health, comfort, and productivity. Topics will include green building systems like 

LEED and WELL, in addition to finishes, construction materials, and daylighting and how they affect us in our work spaces 

and our homes. This presentation is eligible for 1.5 CE hours for GBCI accreditation. 

Target Audience: Architect, Enginers, and Design Professionals 

AUTOMATIC DOOR SOLUTIONS 

12:30PM - 1:30PM - WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 1 AIA 

PRESENTED BY AMY E. SALMERON 

Doors, doors and more doors . . . a door to manage access to every part of your building. This course offers an overview 

of automatic door choices, options, and applications as well as educate you on ways to reduce misapplications. We will 

discuss ANSI/BHMA codes and concerns to help you make informed decisions for your openings. Finally we cover access 

requirements for maintenance and the utilization of AAADM certified field technicians to provide sustainability for life cycle 

cost. 

Target Audience:Architects and Designers 



ROOM 

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QUICKBOOKS MADE SIMPLE 


PRESENTED BY SAM SENITZ 

I have been working with start-up companies for the past 9 years helping them set up their companies on QB, getting set up 

with insurance, Sales Tax, Payroll etc. I take them from disorganization to organizing and streamlining their companies, set up 

processes and help them understand when and how to pay vendors. To set up Customers and Vendors and jobs in a way that 

they are not robbing one job to pay another. Help them pay their payroll taxes in a timely manner and organize their information 

to set them up with their CPA for taxes each year. 


Target Audience: Company owners that find QuickBooks intimidating or have never made the jump to 

putting their account books into an accounting program 

ROOM 

605 

HOW CAN A CONTRACTOR GROW QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY? 


PRESENTED BY BILL BALDWIN 

This class will teach you the important things to know about bonding & commercial lines of insurance for established 

general contractors to take their business to the next level or for new GC’s to start on the right path to success. Learn how to 

maximize your bonding capacity, what it should cost, the different types of bonds that are relevant to you, understand what 

underwriters are looking for and why, and how to maximize coverage at a competitive level from someone with over 20 years 

of success in the construction industry. 

Target Audience: Commercial General Contractors to putting their account books into an accounting 

program 

ROOM 

600 

FORECASTING THE FUTURE: EFFECTIVE SCHEDULE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT 

12:30PM - 1:30PM - WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 

PRESENTED BY JESUS SCHULDES 

Scheduling enables construction professionals to effectively manage projects, forecast completion dates, and communicate 

the overall construction plan. This session will discuss how to properly develop and manage a schedule throughout the 

project. Specific topics covered include scheduling basics; developing a realistic baseline schedule; critical path method (CPM) 

scheduling, revisions and updates to the schedule, and cost loading / resource loading and reporting. 


government agenciesprogram 

ROOM 

607 

PRIVATE FUNDRAISING FOR SPECULATIVE CONSTRUCTION 


PRESENTED BY CHRIS MARROQUIN 

In this class, we share trade secrets of 16+ years’ experience raising private capital for speculative construction projects. We 

will give insight on what a private lender looks for from the asset, sponsor, investment return, and communication. 


SCALING YOUR SPEC BUSINESS 


PRESENTED BY CHRIS MARROQUIN 

Streamline Funding has grown into the premiere alternative financing lender for single-family businesses in Texas since 

2002. Our privately raised funds have enabled local builders by injecting over $250 MM of private capital into the Texas real 

estate market. In this class we will discuss case studies, debt and equity requirements, the process, and FAQ. 





ROOM 

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Build 

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TREACHEROUS TERMS OF CONTRACTS FOR SUBCONTRACTORS 


PRESENTED BY KARALYNN CROMEENS 

Learn common terms used that are hazardous to the needs of your business, how to spot them and what to do. 

As Owner/Managing Partner for The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC, Karalynn holds more than 12 years of experience practicing 

construction, real estate and business law. She draws from her extensive experience with contract disputes to anticipate 

problems before they develop and help her clients protect their business. 

Areas of Specialty: 

Collections (individual and business) 

Construction Claims 

Construction Defaults and Defects 

Contract Drafting and Disputes 

Eviction and Lease Enforcement 

General Business 

Liens 

Litigation 

Title Issues 


ROOM 

606 

THIN PORCELAIN TILE 


PRESENTED BY TRITON STONE 

Program Number: AIATPT100 

At the end of the program, the participant will be able to: 

1) Understand what is a Thin Porcelain Tile (TPT) 

2) Know how (TPT) is made and its benefits 

3) Identify the various types of (TPT) available 

4) Applications to use (TPT) 

5) Avoid issues while specifying the product 

6) Installation and setting materials 

7) Recommendations and guidelines 

1 AIA 

Target Audience: Architects, Builders, and Engineers 

ROOM 

608 

5 STRATEGIES THAT WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT MARKETING! 


PRESENTED BY ANDY KING 

• Overcoming the Transactional vs Foundation Marketing Paradox 

• Know when your marketing what you are actually doing 

• Marketing consistency equates to the marketplace perceiving competency 

• Creating a unique & compelling value proposition 

• Why consumer buys 

Takeaways 

• Business owners will be able to easily identify where advertising dollars are wasted 

• Those attending will understand better how marketing efforts become ineffective 

• Comprehension why most direct mail or other similar media fails 

• An understanding why we lose most sales 

Target Audience: Business owners who want to increase the effectiveness of their marketing and 

implement strategies that will generate revenue and grow their business. 


B O OT H # 1 4 4 

S a v e M o n e y ! 

I n s t a l l D o o r - J a m b’ s 2 - P i e c e S t r i ke P l a t e s ! 

P a t e n t P e n d i n g 

We’ll flush your problems down the drain! 

Booth #347 

D o Y o u M a n a g e M u l t i - F a m i l y P r o p e r t i e s ? 

D o S t r i ke P l a t e s a n d D o o r J a m b s S h i f t O u t o f P l u m b ? 

Specializing in: 

New Construction 

Residential 

Service 

Remodels 

Underground Utilities 

www.jdearlwaterworks.com 

832-230-4282 

D o W o o d e n D o o r J a m b s D e c a y O v e r T i m e ? 

R e p l a c e N o n - C o m p l i a n t D o o r J a m b s - I n c r e a s e Yo u r P r ofits! 

DOOR-JAMB COMPANY 

4725 Melita Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76133 

817-503-5714 

www.door-jamb.com 

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, TX 78751 

(512)936-5200 www.tsbpe.state.tx.us M36254 

Booth #616 

Did you know that 16.5% of heavy alcohol use & 11.6% 

of illicit drug use occurs in the construction industry? * 

ARCpoint Labs of Sugar Land, TX is here to help 

reduce substance abuse in your company. 

Nationally Recognized Testing Programs: 

• NEW D.O.T. Extended Opiates/ 

Synthetic/Prescription Drugs 

• Urine, Alcohol, Hair, Nail & Oral 

Fluids, Instant Drug Screening 

• Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, 

Reasonable Suspicion Testing 

• Management of Drug Free Workplace 

• D.O.T. Exams 

Show Special: Bring a copy (or photo 

on your smartphone) of this ad for a 

FREE 10 Panel Drug Screen ($55.00 Value) 

FREE D.O.T. Alcohol Testing BAT ($35.00 Value) 

*NDWA.ORG 

Contact us today or find us at Booth 429! 

346.279.0097 | ARCpointLabs.com/Sugarland-TX 



Booth #421

Booth #533 

TECH IN BUILDING 

Linron Company strives to provide the highest quality commercial flooring installation solutions, 

from sub floors to VCT. No matter what your flooring needs are, we will provide 24 hour a day, 

7 day a week service and customer service. Regardless of the project, we specialize 

in customer satisfaction. It’s more than just a warranty, it’s a promise. 

SERVICES 

• Strategic pricing nationwide 

• Single point of contact for all 

of your floor covering needs 

• Specialized technical 

expertise 

• Logistics management 

• Moisture mitigation - 

We offer floor treatment 

systems to handle multiple 

moisture related issues 

• Solutions to solve sub floor 

issues 

• Take off estimating services 

• Professional installation 

on time that meets your 

schedule 

• Installation services 24 hours 

a day, 7 days a week 

• Over 500 teams covering 

the U.S. in 6 regions 

Sub Floors 

Vinyl Composite Tile 

Solid Vinyl Tile 

Vinyl Enhanced Tile 

Luxury Vinyl Tile 

Rubber Tile 

Sheet Rubber 

Athletic & Multipurpose 

Commercial Carpet 

Entryway Carpet 

SELECTION 

Porcelain, Ceramic & Stone 

Cork 

Wood (solid & engineered) 

Stair Treads 

Epoxy Vinyl Chip System 

Moisture Mitigation Systems 

Sheet Vinyl 

Polished Concrete 

Decorative Overlay & 

Coatings 

866.4LINRON (546766) • LINRON.COM 


BIM DRAFTING 

SERVICES 

PROMOTE IMPROVED 

EFFICIENCY TO CONSTRUCTION 

By B Todd - ezinearticles.com 

Building Information Modeling has been adopted by constructional professionals 

across the globe. BIM drafting services are constantly helping structural engineers to 

get accurate and cost-effective solutions. Virtual 3D model gets created using a wide 

array of input documents. The design gets validated for constructability, performance 

and maintenance. 

Moreover, the structural drafting services comply with international codes and standards as per 

projects. Often ISO process helps to document the preference of construction clients for ensuring 

compliance. BIM drafting services are delivered for high rise structure, industrial sheds, mills, commercial 

buildings, hospitals, parking garage as well as airports. Various software applications are 

implemented like Revit, AutoCAD, Tekla, Bentley & more. 


1 

2 

Resolving design issues before releasing construction 

drawings - One can visualize construction 

projects and share knowledge among project team 

members for making better collaboration with 

BIM. As a result of which conflicts are resolved and 

smooth project coordination takes place 

Making comprehensive construction planning 

- BIM services for structural engineers help you to 

make comprehensive construction plan. You can 

make BIM execution plan about the deliverables, 

defining the requirement of a handover for a deliverable 

as well as the need at various points in the 

process of model creation, providing specification 

referenced by project stakeholders. 

Seek BIM Drafting Services, 3D BIM Modeling, 

Construction Drawing Set Creation, Quantity Takeoff, 

Design Development Support & Coordination 

and enhance your construction efficiency. 

technology in building 

Read more here https://www.pinnaclecad.com/ 

services/structural-engineer/ 

BIM Drafting services include: 

Structural Drawing across markets in the 

AEC industry - High-quality structural drawings 

are offered by BIM service providers in the 

domestic and the international markets. 

Comprehensive analysis of structural 

elements - BIM service providers often make 

comprehensive analysis of structural elements 

such as beams, columns as well as floors for 

delivering projects in a risk free environment. 

Design Development & Support - BIM 

companies also assist engineers in the process 

of design development. Dedicated team 

experienced in interacting with engineers 

& designers understand design-intent and 

provide value addition as design evolves from 

schematic to construction stage. In Schematic 

Design Support, an initial design scheme defines 

the scope of the project, including scale and relationships 

between building components. The 

engineer or the designer’s sketches interpreting 

the desired functional relationships of the client 

among various activities are translated to Revit 

model. Analysis can be performed and quantities 

based on elements can also be obtained. 

3D Model Creation - Construction planning 

and coordination help successful construction 

project execution. 3D BIM technology is 

revolutionizing structural engineering firms and 

enabling quick decision making, better construction 

and accurate construction documentation. 

BIM Drafting Benefits include: 

Building relationship - BIM drafting services 

help to create virtual models of elements and 

use the model for reporting to project stakeholders 

involved in the construction process. 

Communicating across design disciplines 

- Virtual 3D BIM model of entire project site is 

created for communicating to all the team members 

engaged in the building process. 

Pinnacle Infotech is a global leader in Building 

Information Modeling (BIM) services. The BIM 

company facilitate clients in more than 34 countries 

across different time zones with global delivery 

centers in India, USA, UAE, UK, Italy and Switzerland. 

Get More details https://www.pinnaclecad.com 

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/9859966 


Concrete floor coatings 

market has MAJOR trends in 

construction industry by 2024 

AUTHOR RAHUL VARPE 

writer for articlesfactory.com 

Concrete floor coatings market 

share for outdoor applications 

shall experience 

growth close to 6.5% from 

2016 to 2024. Increasing 

government investment to enhance their 

public infrastructure has substantially 

propelled the product demand across the 

globe. 

Concrete Floor Coatings Market size 

is poised to exceed USD 1.5 billion by 

2024; according to a new research report 

by Global Market Insights, Inc. 

Elevating construction industry, particularly 

in the BRICS nations will positively 

boost the global concrete floor coatings 

market share over the projected timespan. 

The overall construction industry 

revenue in BRICS nations was approximately 

USD 2.5 trillion in 2015 and is 

likely to mark USD 8 trillion in 2024, with 

projected gains close to 11% CAGR. In 

addition, China accounted for roughly 

around 50% of the total construction industry 

revenue of BRICS nations in 2015. 

Thus, the country is likely to observe 

highest growth amongst other countries. 

Flooring is an integral part of residential 

and commercial construction structures. 

It holds significance in applications 

across residential houses, commercial 

institutions (workplace, hospitals, shopping 

malls), transport infrastructure 

(railways, airports), and manufacturing 

facilities. The product is majorly used in 

the industry to offer superior resistance 

from harsh climatic conditions, wear & 

tear and abrasions. In addition, the global 

flooring market size is likely to witness 

promising gains close to 6% CAGR from 

2016 to 2024, which shall positively impact 

on the concrete floor coatings market 

size in the coming years. 

Concrete floor coatings market 

size will be driven by robust 

growth in the construction 

industry, including both 

residential & commercial, 

across the globe by 2024. 

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Petrochemical derivative are the major 

raw materials used in the global concrete 

floor coatings market share. Thus, wavering 

petrochemical price trends may hamper 

the overall business growth by 2024. 

Additionally, stringent regulations legislations 

regarding product applications 

across sensitive industries such as pharmaceutical 

laboratory and food processing 

units may obstruct industry growth 

in the coming years. However, product 

manufactures are engaged in developing 

bio-based product, which will open business 

growth opportunities by 2024. 

In 2015, epoxy led the global concrete 

floor coatings market size and was valued 

more than USD 400 million. The product 

owing to its superior resistance against 

abrasion, chemical and impact is widely 


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used across industrial (manufacturing facilities), public infrastructure 

(airports, schools & colleges, railway stations) and residential 

structures (staircase, parking). In addition, low cost in comparison 

with other corresponding product further complements demand. 

Polyaspartics will witness growth more than 7% over the projected 

timespan. The product offers optimum characteristics along with 

excellent protection from harmful UV rays, which makes is appropriate 

across outdoor applications. Polyurethane will observe promising 

growth in the coming years due to development of bio-based 

polyurethane coating. Additionally, supporting government norms 

towards use of bio-based raw materials in coatings will stimulate the 

polyurethane concrete floor coatings market size by 2024. 

Concrete floor coatings market size for outdoor will exhibit gains 

more than 6.5% from 2016 to 2024. Increasing investment by the 

government across the globe to improve their public infrastructure 

has positively influenced the product demand. Across outdoor applications, 

the product is used in garages, driveways, walkways and 

pathways for improving the strength and durability of concrete floor. 

2024. Elevating construction business, including both commercial as 

well residential, in China, Japan and India will be the chief regional 

concrete floor coatings market growth contributor. 

The global concrete floor coatings market was highly competitive 

in 2015 due to prevalence of major companies in the industry ecosystem. 

Some of the major industry contributors include BASF, PPG 

Industries, Henkel Corporation, Sika Corporation, Behr Process 

Corporation, The Valspar Corporation, Royal DSM N.V., Vanguard 

Concrete Coating, Nippon Paint, The Sherwin-William Company, 

The Stonhard Group, Rodda Paint Co., Epmar Corporation, and RPM. 

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and consulting service provider; offering syndicated and custom research reports along 

with growth consulting services. Our business intelligence and industry research reports 

offer clients with penetrative insights and actionable market data specially designed and 

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advanced materials, technology, renewable energy and biotechnology. 

In 2015, indoor applications accounted for the major 

chunk in the overall global concrete floor coatings 

market share. Upcoming construction projects 

in the residential as well as commercial sector will 

boost the product demand by 2024. Furthermore, 

consumer awareness regarding flooring solutions 

to improve floor life will subsequently boost the 

industry growth. 

North America concrete floor coatings market size 

in 2015 was more than USD 300 million. Increasing 

renovation and remodeling practices in the 

residential segment is the major factor contributing 

high product demand in the region. In addition, 

robust end-user industries such as, food & beverage, 

pharmaceutical and automotive will stimulate 

product demand for flooring applications. Asia Pacific 

will experience highest growth close to 8% by 



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THESE EQUIPMENT ARE USED FOR DIFFERENT 

FUNCTIONS SUCH AS drilling, hauling, excavating, 

paving and grading. The global construction equipment 

market covers different industries including manufacturing, 

oil and gas, forestry, military and public works. 

The global construction equipment market is expected to 

exhibit steady growth in the forecast period 2015-2020. 

Growing industrial activities and swift residential & commercial 

development along with increased investment of 

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overall rise of the global construction equipment market. 

INCREASING APPLICATION OF CONSTRUCTION 

EQUIPMENT IN operations such as earthmoving, excavation, 

and lifting & material handling, is expected to 

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earthmoving application holds a relatively higher market 

share as compared to the other applications. Geographically, 

the market is segmented into North America, 

Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA. Asia-Pacific is presently 

the largest market for construction equipment and would 

grow at the highest rate during the forecast period. The 

growth would primarily be driven by the ongoing developments 

in the real estate and infrastructure sector, 

which would foster the demand for construction equipment 

in this region. 

Construction equipment, 

also known as heavy equipment, 

are specially designed 

machinery for performing 

construction operations. 

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the global construction equipment 

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The market estimations made 

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analysis of the key market 

segments 

The report highlights the 

market scenario across various 

regions such as North America, 

Europe, Asia-Pacific and 

LAMEA 

Extensive analysis provides 

clear understanding of competitive 

scenario of the construction 

equipment market 

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KEY PLAYERS 

• J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB) 

• Caterpillar Inc. 

• Volvo Construction Equipment 

• Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction 

• Komatsu Ltd. 

• Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. 

• Liebherr Group 

• Kobe SteelScience Articles, Ltd. (Kobelco) 

• Atlas Copco 

• CNH Industria 

The studies evaluating value 

chain have been taken into 

account to help in understanding 

the competitive environment 

across the geographies 

Detailed SWOT analysis of the 

key market players is provided 

to illustrate the adopted business 

strategies 

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quantitative analysis of the 

current market and estimations 

through 2014–2020 that assists 

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CONSTRUCTION RESOURCE GUIDE 

CABINETS 

ASIA CABINETRY INC — BOOTH 91 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.ASIACABINETRY.COM 

7885 NORTHCOURT RD STE 100 / HOUSTON, TX 77040 

(713) 690-8885 

Asia Cabinetry Inc. is a wholesale cabinet distributor located in Houston, Texas. We supply exclusively to dealers, contractors and 

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RENTALS - SALES - LEASING 

PV RENTALS/SALES/LEASING — BOOTH 101 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.PVRENTALS.COM 

5808 SOUTH RICE AVE. / HOUSTON, TX 77081 

(713) 961-9196 

We offer one of the widest selections of clean and well-maintained late model rental vehicles in Houston. Our truck selection 

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& 15 Passenger Vans, Mini-Vans, and Refrigerated Cargo Vans. 

CONTRACTORS SERVICES 

BUILDERS BACKBONE — BOOTH 301 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.BUILDERSBACKBONE.COM 

8403 WESTGLEN DR / HOUSTON, TX 77063 

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COOLING - MISTING SYSTEMS 

HYDROMIST — BOOTH 314 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.HYDROMISTUSA.COM 

703 CYPRESS CREEK RD / CEDAR PARK, TX 78613 

(512) 230-6138 

HydroMist is a USA-based company, which manufactures innovative and high quality misting systems. HydroMist leads the industry in environmental 

cooling through a process called “Flash Evaporation.” HydroMist products have the design and functionality for both comfort and safety. Whether 

portable or mountable, all these systems consist of a high-pressure pump, fan, connecting hoses, impeller-driven nozzles and controls to chill the air. 

DRUG TESTING 

ARC POINT LABS OF SUGARLAND — BOOTH 429 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

ARCPOINTLABS.COM/SUGARLAND-TX 

9920 HWY 90-A S 160 D / SUGARLAND, TX 77478 

(847) 977-2491 

ARCpoint Labs is a full-service national third-party provider/administrator of accurate, reliable, and confidential diagnostic testing for individuals, 

companies, and legal and healthcare professionals. We’ve been in the drug and alcohol testing business for over 18 years, and our staff has over 60 

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FINANCIAL SERVICES 

STREAMLINE FUNDING — BOOTH 233 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.STREAMLINEFUNDING.COM 

8200 N MOPAC EXPY STE 320 / AUSTIN, TX 78759 

(713) 609-1031 

At Streamline Funding, we have a wide range of fast & easy residential hard money loan options. No matter if you’re looking for a bridge loan, 

construction loan, rehab loan, cash-out, or acquisition funding, we have a loan option for you. With a proven success rate for quickly closing hard money 

loans, we’re here to help you make money on your real estate investment project. 

FIRE PROTECTION 

OMNI FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS — BOOTH 223 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.OMNIALARM.COM 

600 KENNICK DR A1 / HOUSTON, TX 77060 

(281) 591-1944 

OMNI Fire & Security has been serving the Houston area since 1987. We are your one stop source for security systems. We also install fire alarm 

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FLOORING 

WOODWUDY WHOLESALE FLOORING — BOOTH 439 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

woodwudy.com 

163 GLEN STREET NORTH / FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214 

(877) 966-3983 

Woodwudy Wholesale Flooring offers hardwood, waterproof flooring (LVT/LVP) & flooring supplies at wholesale prices online and in store for our 

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FLOORING 

LINRON COMPANY — BOOTH 93 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.LINRON.COM 

6110 THOMAS RD / HOUSTON, TX 77041 

(713) 802-9137 

The nation’s leading national account distributor for retail chain stores, providing floor covering for over 18,000 retail stores 

covering 2.2 billion square feet. 

FOUNDATION - GENERAL CONTRACTOR 

RAMJACK FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS — BOOTH 621 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.RAMJACKSYSTEMS.COM 

2121 BRITMOORE RD STE 4500 / HOUSTON, TX 77043 

(832) 649-4294 

Ram Jack is dedicated to providing outstanding foundation services for a wide range of customers throughout North America. Our mission is to be 

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HARDWARE - DOOR 

DOOR-JAMB COMPANY — BOOTH 144 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.DOOR-JAMB.COM 

4725 MELITA AVE / FT WORTH, TX 76133 

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WWW.WONDERWALLWRAPS.COM 

9000 SW FWY #300 / HOUSTON, TX 77074 

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We ensure a seamless process and print accent walls and signs to create impact for malls, retailers, hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and 

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NUTS / BOLTS / FASTENERS 

FASCO FASTENERS & SUPPLY CO. — BOOTH 426 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.FASCOTEXAS.COM 

5617 CAMPBELL RD / HOUSTON, TX 77041 

(713) 460-8400 

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REAL ESTATE 

THE ROTHCHILD TEAM — BOOTH 616 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.JOEROTHCHILD.COM 

920 S FRY ROAD / KATY, TX 77450 

(281) 599-6500 

The Rothchild Team, experienced in Houston Texas Real Estate and surrounding areas, is a team of Keller Williams real estate agents whose 

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ROOFING - COMMERCIAL 

GULF-TEX ROOFING SERVICES LLC — BOOTH 334 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.GULFTEXROOFS.COM 

5929 BARDET DR STE 129 / PEARLAND, TX 77584 

(713) 391-5422 

We bring honesty and quality to your flat/sloped roof design and we always make your comfort and safety our priority. This is the cornerstone of 

our business, and it is why we continue to succeed as a company. 

SAFETY PRODUCTS - EROSION SETTLEMENT 

SILT MANAGEMENT SUPPLIES — BOOTH 533 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.SILTMANAGEMENTSUPPLIES.COM 

19407 PARK ROW STE 104 / HOUSTON, TX 77084 

(281) 717-8921 

Silt Management Supplies offers erosion control solutions and soil stabilization products to Houston and surrounding areas. We specialize in 

providing cost effective, quality storm water erosion control materials and soil retention products. 

STAFFING 

TRADES MASTERS — BOOTH 315 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.TRADESMASTERS.NET 

6532 LBJ FRWY / DALLAS, TX 75240 

(214) 369-7227 

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STEEL BUILDINGS 

RED DOT BUILDINGS — BOOTH 421 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.REDDOTBUILDINGS.COM 

1209 W. CORSICANA / ATHENS, TX 75751 

(903) 675-9181 

Red Dot is a manufacturer and installer of professionally engineered metal buildings tailored to meet each customer’s 

specifications. 

TURF - ARTIFICIAL GRASS 

GO GREEN SYNTHETIC LAWN SOLUTIONS — BOOTH 514 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.GOGREENSYNTURF.COM 

294 HENNON WAY / DALTON, GA 30720 

(706) 280-0280 

Water. Environmental concerns. Digging, mud puddles, and pet stains. Natural grass that just won’t grow. These are only a few of the issues 

that homeowners deal with in pursuit of that sought after lush, beautiful, green yard. 

WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES 

REPUBLIC — BOOTH 127 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.REPUBLICSERVICES.COM 

13630 FONDREN RD / HOUSTON, TX 77085 

(832) 292-4919 

Through our subsidiaries, we provide non-hazardous solid waste and recycling services for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential 

customers. Our customers come first as we strive to safely and sustainably provide reliable service through 340 collection operations, 201 

transfer stations, 193 active landfills, 67 recycling centers, 8 treatment, recovery and disposal facilities, 12 salt water disposal wells, and 69 

landfill gas and renewable energy projects across 41 states and Puerto Rico. 

WATERPROOFING AND RESOTRATION 

TDC WATERPROOFING & RESTORATION — BOOTH 120 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.TDCWATERPROOFING.COM 

PO BOX 41792 / HOUSTON, TX 77241 

(713) 462-0786 

TDC Waterproofing provides customized waterproofing and restora-on solu-ons for commercial and industrial buildings. 

WINDOW TREATMENTS 

ACTION WINDOW COVERINGS INC — BOOTH 435 AT THE BUILD EXPO SHOW 

WWW.ACTION-WINDOW-COVERINGS.COM 

14699 BROWN RD / TOMBALL, TX 77377 

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How to Set the Financial Goals that Grow Your Business 

ArticleCity Blog 

The bad news: 90% of all 

startups fail. 

How can you make sure your 

business is in the 10% that 

succeeds? 

HERE, WE’RE TELLING YOU THE 

FOUR MAIN FINANCIAL GOALS YOU 

NEED TO SET IN ORDER TO GROW 

YOUR BUSINESS. WE’LL ALSO TALK 

ABOUT HOW TO SET THEM SO 

THEY’RE IN LINE WITH YOUR RE- 

SOURCES AND OVERALL MISSION. 

PROFITABILITY 

Of course, you want to make money. To do 

that, you need to bring in more than you’re 

spending. 

To make sure your goals for profitability 

are in line with your business phase, look at 

your revenue sources and break down how 

much you expect to earn from each specific 

source. 

Then, take a look at everything that contributes 

to your operating costs: things 

like taxes, payroll, transportation, and rent. 

Then, set some realistic goals – and make 

sure your time frame makes sense, too. 

Here, working with a chartered accountants 

firm can help you make sure you’ve 

got the numbers exactly right. 

In this stage, even small errors can cause 

serious issues. It’s not the time to make 

random estimates yourself – it’s the time 

to rely on professional services. 

SET THE PROPER CASH FLOW GOALS 

Here, you’ll need to determine what 

amount of money you need every month 

(or even every week) to keep your doors 

open. 

Figure out how you’ll cover your most basic 

expenses, and remember that things can 

change fast based on the season. Also take 

into account issues like slowed payments, 

which can mean you’ll need to make adjustments 

in your schedule to keep your cash 

flow smooth. 

It’s a good idea to set aside some extra 

funds now, so these setbacks don’t affect 

you in the future. 

MAKE SURE YOUR GOALS BUILD OFF 

EACH OTHER 

You should see each goal as a stepping stone 

to achieving your next one. Ask yourself 

how your goals are related to each other? 

Break down larger goals into smaller steps. 

Not only is this a more manageable way to 

do business, it will also allow you to evaluate 

the effectiveness of your strategies and 

make adjustments as needed. 

GOALS FOR EXPANSION 

Setting realistic, buildable 

goals is one of the most 

important ways to ensure 

you don’t fail. 

Of course, expansion is a huge part of any 

business growth plan! But if you bite off 

more than you can chew too early, your 

business can, and likely will, fail. 

Evaluate if you want to expand quickly, or 

more methodically. Then, ask yourself the 

amount of outside funding you’ll need in order 

to do so. 

Can you contribute any of your sales revenue 

towards your expansion plan, or not? 

If you’re going with outside funding, make 

sure you’ve really researched your options 

before deciding on a specific financial plan. 

Your Small Business Or Startup Is Ready To 

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With 28 million small businesses in America 

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