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Low Cost, High Risk: Don't Cut Corners When It Comes to Construction Materials Trade
Artificially discounted construction equipment and materials from China have
been a proverbial siren song to contractors facing increasing input costs, but there can be dire problems and unseen costs.
By Scott Berman
February 4, 2025
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by Scott Berman
Scott Berman is a freelance writer based in Wayne, New Jersey.
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