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I Spend $180K a Year on Construction Materials. Here's When Construction Specialties Is Worth It

Posted on Monday 24th of August 2026  ·  By Emilia Novak

A cost controller with 6 years of building materials procurement experience explains when to hire a Division 10 construction specialties provider, when a regional contractor like Carolina Specialties Construction or JP Construction Specialties makes more sense, and when to just DIY. […]

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Division 10 Procurement Isn't About the Lowest Quote—It's About Who Takes Your Small Order Seriously

Posted on Friday 21st of August 2026  ·  By Emilia Novak

A commercial construction procurement manager shares why chasing the cheapest bid for construction specialties expansion joints, door handles, and other Division 10 items leads to higher total cost—and how small orders reveal vendor behavior. […]

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