Insurance Matters

All commercial general contractors have unique risks and exposures. Partnering with an insurance agent or broker and securing coverage from a sophisticated carrier can...

Critical Early Stages

The earliest stages of any project, including before and during site preparation, are critical to its ultimate success.  Preparing a site includes several integral steps,...

Eyes on Protection

The cost of building materials has skyrocketed almost 40 percent over the last four years. At the same time, vandalism and theft at construction...
global footprint

Market Forces

helping contractors grow global footprint Construction companies headquartered in countries with very large economies have grown more in total revenues in recent years than European...

To Upgrade or Not

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...

IMPs Reduce Labor

Construction project delays are a persistent challenge in the industry. According to a 2023 global construction survey by KPMG, only half of owners said...

Skilled Trade Transitions

After years of dedicated service to the country, U.S military members leave their enlistment to return to civilian life, but many veterans find this...
Drexel

New Constructs

Christine Fiori is home. And, the department head of Engineering Management Studies and the program director for the Drexel University College of Engineering’s Construction...

Mastering Cash Flow

In the construction industry, where cash flow challenges account for nearly 30 percent of business failures, proper financial management isn't just good practice, it's...

New Beauty of Block

Today’s architects, engineers, and contractors have the tall task of designing structures that check all the boxes: safe, stylish, sustainable, and all within budget....