Building a successful contracting business is hard work—there’s no doubt about that. Every day you face challenges that threaten to impact project deadlines, profits,...

Construction is facing an unprecedented labor shortage. The aging workforce, a longstanding issue in the industry, was exacerbated as many older workers chose retirement...

When speaking at conferences, I often ask this question: “What’s your profit goal?”  The typical answer is always the same: “As much as we can...

By Jesse Guzman Jr and Hari Vasudevan There are several factors that must be considered before a company can determine that a technology platform driven...

As most know too well, Mother Nature can drop a foot of snow and ice over the ground with a snap of her fingers,...

Travelers released its 2023 Travelers Risk Index on distracted driving recently, which revealed that the number of construction business owners who have implemented a...

Your daily commute likely takes you over heavily traveled bridges both large and small, whether you are in your own car or using public...

To upgrade or not to upgrade your equipment—it’s a question that concerns many small business owners but is particularly relevant to contractors. It seems...

With construction’s skilled labor shortage, retaining good employees has taken center stage. Attracting potential employees to fill the gap is just as important. This...

A construction business which works for you works without the owner having to do all the important work, including making most day-to-day decisions, telling everyone...