construction

The Latest on Occupational Fraud in the Construction Industry

The construction industry has made great strides in overcoming the outdated perception that it’s rife with corruption. Unfortunately, the fact remains that contractors lose hundreds of thousands of dollars a…

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Navigating Tariffs: Managing Rising Materials Costs

With the Trump administration imposing broad-based tariffs on foreign goods and materials, many construction companies are thinking about the potential increase in materials costs on their projects. There are many…

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Digital Transformation for Construction Businesses

Digital transformation is a very real trend in many industries, including construction. The term refers to a business’s conscious effort to integrate digital technology into every area of its operations.…

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Is Earned Wage Access a Viable Option for Construction Companies?

Earned wage access (EWA) is catching on across various industries. Many different types of employers are using it to help attract and retain employees, but is it a viable option…

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The Contractor’s Role in Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

When project owners invest in construction jobs, they invariably look for long-term value. Whether road, residence or commercial real estate, the final deliverable needs to stand the test of time…

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Exit Strategy: ESOPs for Construction Companies

Contractors often struggle to find suitable buyers for their companies when they’re ready to retire or otherwise move on. That may be why many construction businesses implement employee stock ownership…

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What Contractors Should Expect When Getting Bonded

Under a performance bond, a legally binding agreement is established between a construction company, a surety (the bond provider) and a project owner. Essentially, the bond guarantees that the business…

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Why Busy Contractors Should Consider Benchmarking

If you’re like most busy construction business owners, you have plenty on your plate. Adding anything more to it is likely a tall order unless that item is going to…

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Is Wearable Tech a Good Fit for Your Construction Company?

Construction technology has been growing and improving in a variety of ways. Much of the focus is on front-office technologies such as project management systems and building information management software.…

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Work Hard, Get Paid: Accounts Receivable Management for Contractors

Slow payments create many problems for construction companies. They reduce cash flow, undermine profitability, and shrink the working capital needed to fund current projects and other expenses related to day-to-day…

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