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    <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
    <description><![CDATA[A general contractor does not just hire subs — they sequence, supervise, and hold them accountable. Here is what good coordination looks like on a residential remodel, and what breaks down when it is not done right.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
    <description><![CDATA[A change order amends your construction contract. Here is why they happen, which ones are legitimate, and how to read the backup documentation before you sign.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[The lead article — a working guide for first-time readers.]]></description>
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