With labor shortages remaining a top industry concern for many contractors, career fairs have become increasingly valuable for finding skilled workers. With 25% more openings than filled positions, attending a single job fair won’t solve… Read More »Job fair tips for contractors: Employer’s guide to success
Aside from construction project management software, trade shows and conferences are exceptional opportunities for contractors to capture more leads, acquire feedback, and improve brand awareness. Whether you have just opened up shop or are well… Read More »Everything contractors need to succeed at tradeshows
As a contractor in the construction industry, you know that job costing is important (and that’s putting it lightly). Accurate job costing is how you determine if your company is making a profit from the… Read More »The impact of construction overhead costs on profit
Historically, a contractor’s success was largely driven by quality of work, personal relationships, and word of mouth. Growing your business on word of mouth alone, however, is becoming increasingly difficult. It’s now more important than… Read More »Boost your online presence: Marketing tips for contractors
We are excited to announce our Business Assessment and Action Plan for contractors. Take our 12-question assessment to see where you can improve efficiency, boost profitability, and take more control of your business. We have… Read More »Business assessment and action plan for contractors
It’s no secret that the current labor shortage is top of mind for many in the industry. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, 73% of construction firms report labor shortages as a top concern.… Read More »Construction labor shortage: How contractors can adapt
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?
Maintaining positive cash flow is a struggle for every business, but especially for those in construction. For most construction businesses, cash is flowing out faster than it’s coming in. According to a recent survey by… Read More »Overcome construction cash flow challenges in 3 steps
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
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