It’s no secret that design-build construction has been increasing in popularity as a project delivery method in the last few years. A recent study found that 58% of owners in the construction industry intend to… Read More »What is design-build & what does it mean for subcontractors?
In the construction industry a mechanics lien (also known as a construction lien or contractors lien) happens when a contractor performs work that will permanently improve a property, but does not receive payment for the… Read More »Know your rights: A guide to mechanics liens for contractors
Every construction project comes with a unique set of challenges, site conditions, deliverables, and budget constraints. All combined these challenges make managing any construction project quite the daunting task. However, you can navigate these challenges… Read More »The essentials of an effective schedule of values in construction
Many jobs, whether they are large or small, will need varying degrees of expertise, skill, licensure, techniques and special requirements. A single contractor will likely not be able to perform all these tasks and meet… Read More »Subcontractor agreement: The basics, key provisions & more
A Construction Scope of work document is a contractual agreement used to define the work a subcontractor is to perform. It should make clear to all parties involved what a contractor is being paid to… Read More »Understanding scope of work in construction
When you are building your business, productivity is key. But that doesn’t have to mean countless hours in the office and at the job site. Knowify is designed to help you work smarter, not harder,… Read More »Knowify top 5 productivity enhancers
Congratulations! Your marketing campaign has paid off, and you’re inundated with new leads. How to best turn those leads into sales? Knowify offers some strategies. Many contractors compete in their field by differentiating themselves with… Read More »Following up with leads
Many books have been written about data-driven decision making, why it matters, and how the best business operators use it to gain a competitive edge. For many small business owners, ‘data-driven decision making’ sounds like… Read More »What does it mean to be data-driven in your decision making? How much data do you need?
We’ve put together a list of six reasons why digitizing your contracting business could be one of the most important things you do in 2020. We’ll look at standard operational efficiency points, but also consider… Read More »6 reasons to digitize your contracting business
These are unprecedented times for business owners. While we all hope that the pandemic is short-lived and that things bounce back quickly, everyone is scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat right now. For… Read More »Financing your contracting business in good times and bad