13-Week Cash-Flow Forecast

A 13-week forecast looks far enough ahead to reveal developing cash constraints while remaining close enough to update with reasonable accuracy. Unlike an annual budget,...

Making Room for Solar Solutions

Solar thermal is often discussed as a sustainability solution. But on residential and hospitality projects, the first question is usually much simpler: Where will...

The Elusive Perfect Project Manager

Selecting the right Project Manager in construction can feel like chasing a unicorn. You want someone who understands the full scope of a project,...

Four Handoffs Contractors Should Check

A crew can finish the work, pack the truck, and leave the site while the job remains incomplete for billing. The office may still be...

Get Your Ship Headed in the Right Direction

The goal for your construction company is not to be busy. Your goal is to build a business that works and delivers what the...

7 Financial Red Flags

Y ou know your company can handle a bigger job. You have the crew, equipment, and experience. Then you talk to your bonding agent and...

Better Planning for Parking Projects

Ask a general contractor what wins bids right now and you'll hear the same thing on most jobsites. Price is still a pain point,...

Recycling Our Way to Better Roads

Everywhere we look today, recycling has moved from something we do when it is convenient to an everyday responsibility rooted in common sense. We...

Confronting Invisible Obsolescence

Architects, engineers, and contractors have always operated with a dual obligation: Deliver a building that meets code on day one, and design for longevity....

Focus on Making Higher Profits

In the construction industry, the path to building a successful business is not just about managing projects; it’s about prioritizing your efforts on systems...