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Commercial Construction Predictions and Trends for 2013

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I’m not saying I’m a commercial construction Nate Silver, but as a national commercial contractor, we have the benefit of basing our predictions on commercial construction news , information from clients and fellow commercial construction experts, upcoming bid work and RFPs, industry economic projections and observations in the field.

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Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2016

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We’re already seeing a boom in senior housing construction as new communities pop up, particularly in suburban areas, but another avenue where we anticipate a high level of construction activity next year is existing communities that must refresh and remodel to stay competitive with new players.

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Contractor Bookkeeping Vs. Regular Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

Breakeven - Is fairly easy to calculate because there is a direct relationship between income and expenses on every item. Example #1 - The contractor asks the bookkeeper "How much money did we make on the John and Mary Doe house remodel?" Cost of Goods Sold - If they sell products with 1-4 categories.

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Contractor Accounting Vs. Regular Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

Breakeven - Is fairly easy to calculate because there is a direct relationship between income and expenses on every item. Example #1 - The contractor asks the bookkeeper "How much money did we make on the John and Mary Doe house remodel?" Cost of Goods Sold - If they sell products with 1-4 categories.

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Serious And Funny Construction Definitions Contractors Enjoy Reading

Contractor Bookkeeping

BCA Business Coach - Someone who helps you raise your level of thinking and income. Bid - A wild guess carried out to two decimal places. Bid Collector - Customer looking for cheap contractor. Bid Opening - A poker game in which the losing hand wins. Income - Working for daily money. Rich - Income exceeds outgo.

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The Most Important Employee In Your Construction Company Is You!

Contractor Bookkeeping

I’m hoping you had “A Lot” and a high net income as that is the purpose of being in business for yourself. Most brand new contractors and a few seasoned ones bid the jobs, get paid and buy labor, material, subcontractors and other direct and indirect costs with cash, check, debit card, credit card don't keep all of the receipts.

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You Are The Most Important Employee In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

I’m hoping you had “A Lot” and a high net income as that is the purpose of being in business for yourself. Most brand new contractors and a few seasoned ones bid the jobs, get paid and buy labor, material, subcontractors and other direct and indirect costs with cash, check, debit card, credit card don't keep all of the receipts.

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