Learning how to negotiate well will ensure you secure interviews and contracts at the top rates.
You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.
Five steps to follow to think big and gain an edge over the competition
Contractors are used to owners scrutinizing their credit and financial wherewithal, but sometimes turnabout is fair play.
By not considering the tax implications of certain decisions, you may be leaving valuable tax deductions and credits on the table
Re-evalute your construction crews and remove any poor performers who are bringing down their co-workers, you company and your bottom line
Sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day when it comes to completing tasks for your business. When employees are overworked, or have more on their plate than they can feasibly handle, yo…
When you begin a new construction build, you have to make an agreement with the contractors. While many contractors are honest and only want to make a living in the construction industry, some
How (and why) independent agents can form and nurture relationships with local contractors and builders, building their customer base through referrals.
Contractors should meet with their supplier and tell them about their changing expectations and what will be needed so they both can succeed. You must clearly communicate what you feel is necessary to succeed in today’s fast-moving marketplace.
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Many delay, disruption, and loss of productivity claims are lost or substantially reduced in value because mistakes, errors and carelessness are reflected
Reducing over-processing -- applying more resources than are required, needed or requested -- is a great way for contractors to move towards leaner, more profitable construction
Construction is a risky occupation. Accidents can happen that can injure workers. Conditions in a worksite can lead to illness. At its worst, these can even be debilitating and prevent them from future work.
During the past few decades, there have been dozens of large contractors that, after many years of growth and apparent prosperity, experienced notable financial disasters, resulting in bankruptcy or a reincarnation of the business in a much different form. Most recently, firms like the Truland Group Inc. have proven that construction firms are not too …
Improving the productivity of employees in the contractor business can mean a couple different things. From project planning to employee morale, productivity can be affected by many factors. These hold true for large construction companies as well as individually owned local contractors. But the end
The growing independent workforce is a great source of talent, but what risks are involved and how can businesses mitigate them?