Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

Pandemic Problems & Possibilities Facing Contractors ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:33 The COVID-19 pandemic brought about one of the most challenging periods in the history of the construction industry.

Cash Flow 357

Cash Flow Contractors Plans Management 357

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

5 Critical Clauses Contractors Should Know ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 14:31 In this second installment on the allocation of risk between general contractors and developers in construction contracts, we’ll explore five critical general contract clauses contractors should know.

Contractors 156

Contractors Contract Risk Construction 156

Construction Business Owner

JULY 27, 2023

Industry Insiders’ Concerns for Contractors in Late 2023 ccapoccia Thu, 07/27/2023 - 16:28 The second quarter of 2023 saw a construction industry continuing to thrive. As we enter the heart of the summer and the third quarter, the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing.

Industrial 272

Industrial Contractors Infrastructure Construction 272

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2024

Faulconer Construction is an integrated site and heavy civil contractor with 500 employees based in Charlottesville, VA. This is their Trimble story.

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US Management Construction Site 308

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The Importance of Surety Bonds for Construction Contractors. If you want to become a construction contractor or are already operating within the industry, you will likely encounter surety bonds. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:14.

Contractors 156

Contractors Construction Industrial 156

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Why Contractors Need to Automate Logistics Processes ccapoccia Thu, 02/16/2023 - 15:08 The construction industry faces many challenges that other industries will face in 2023 — labor shortages, cost overruns, project delays and inadequate communication. According to the U.S. trillion infrastructure investment.

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Contractors Statistics Employment Infrastructure 296

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks PCF Construction offers insight on current market construction risks and how to take control mhodges Tue, 11/07/2023 - 09:13 One of the most pressing issues in the construction industry today is the unforeseen or unintended increase in risk exposures due to rising construction costs.

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Risk Insurance Construction Security 354

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 6, 2021

12 Pitfalls New Contractors Should Avoid. New contractors face big challenges - is your new business built for success? New contractors, like all contractors, face challenges around workload: cash flow, staffing and contracts. Here are 12 common pitfalls contractors face when starting out. . contractors.

Contractors 317

Contractors Cash Flow Insurance Office 317

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

3 Risks of Using AI in Construction ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 16:16 The use of artificial intelligence is growing on construction jobsites. But without proper management, contractors won't make a return on their investment. Learn about three big AI risks and how to avoid them.

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Risk Construction Contractors Management 291

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Change orders are an inevitable part of doing business as a contractor and can often mean more revenue. Central Change orders are an inevitable part of doing business as a contractor and can often mean more revenue. Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:00 1:00 p.m.

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Change Orders Profitability Construction Contractors 353

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

Contractors 169

Contractors Bidding Electrical Viewpoint 169

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

Viewpoint 319

Viewpoint Industrial Risk Construction 319

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2024

Strategic Cost Estimation for Contractors in 2024 ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 16:03 As we navigate the complexities of the construction industry in 2024, the ability to provide accurate cost estimations remains the cornerstone of a contractor’s success.

Estimating 156

Estimating Contractors Roads Profitability 156

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

CDT A growing consensus of contractors believes labor utilization can be greatly improved with the right software. He’s passionate about leveraging technology to champion the skilled trades, accelerate digital transformation and make construction an industry of choice for a new generation entering the workforce.

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Software Software Contractors Electrical 282

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

Addressing Mental Health Issues Among Workers at Civil Contractors ccapoccia Thu, 04/13/2023 - 14:59 While the COVID-19 pandemic was largely negative for the world, it appears that the construction industry has experienced at least one positive outcome from the pandemic: a more open and engaged approach to worker mental health.

Contractors 296

Contractors Organization Industrial Management 296

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 20, 2023

Learn about the process that won Western Specialty Contractors the 2022 award for Best Use of Trimble Construction One Technology.

Contractors 169

Contractors Construction News 169

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2023

JOC contractor evaluation is an ongoing process, begining with their response to a Job Order Contract Request for Propsals for design-builders and continuing throughout the life-cycle of the JOC Program. Here is a considerations for JOC contractor evaluation. Ability to create and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Contractors 130

Contractors Life Cycle Mobility Change Orders 130

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

Industry Statistics Show Benefits & Resistance to Lean Construction ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 08:35 By now, most contractors have heard of “lean” construction; it has clearly gained a foothold in the practices of many contractors.

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Statistics Industrial Construction Budgeting 334

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2023

Central Job costing excellence is at the core of high-performing construction companies. While not used in all industries, job costing is a proven method that the most successful contractors use to steer the financial success of their businesses.

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Work in Progress Construction Profitability Equipment 286

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2024

When Coyote Ridge Construction wanted to improve time report production quantities, this heavy civil contractor knew they needed a modern approach.

Products 169

Products Contractors Construction 169

Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Typical construction profit margins are slim, but going into the new year there are a few ways you can bump up those profit margins. Read more.

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Profitability Contractors Construction 313

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What Contractors Should Know About the Build America, Buy America Act ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:03 Battling back from the Great Depression, the Hoover administration passed the “Buy American Act” in 1933. The basic premise of the law was to revive and bolster the economy by requiring U.S.-sourced

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America Contractors 358

The Constructor

JANUARY 26, 2020

The responsibility of a contractor in construction is the execution of the work activities that are required for the completion of the project. The contractor also appoint subcontractor, who […]. The contractor also appoint subcontractor, who […].

Contractors 152

Contractors Construction Legal Safety 152

Job Order Contracting

MAY 11, 2023

Objectively VALIDATE Contractor and Subcontractor Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. 2 Validating contractor estimates using a locally researched cost database can save 30%-40% of overall project costs.

Contractors 157

Contractors CSI Estimating Architecture 157

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Viewpoint Industrial Risk Construction 298

Construction Marketing

MAY 25, 2021

When it comes time to find a professional for a building job, we all want to find a good contractor to get the job done to the highest standard, and at a price that won’t break the bank. With so many contractors available, it’s hard to know who to choose. Communication. Communication. Punctual Delivery. Customer Service.

Contractors 292

Contractors Equipment Negotiation Banking 292

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 14, 2023

How Tech Can Help Contractors Win the War for Talent ccapoccia Fri, 04/14/2023 - 15:52 While already fighting to keep up with its typical hiring pace, the construction industry will need to draw more than 500,000 additional workers this year to meet rising demands, according to recent data released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

Contractors 207

Contractors ABC Drawings Industrial 207

Construction Dive

APRIL 16, 2024

Given industry headwinds, the “optimism among nonresidential construction contractors is astonishing,” said Anirban Basu, Associated Builders and Contractors chief economist.

Construction 123

Construction Contractors Industrial 123

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 5, 2021

How specialty contractors use real-time construction data and analytics to improve profitability and productivity in 2021.

Contractors 220

Contractors Profitability Construction Products 220

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 1, 2023

A shake-up in construction of the central section of HS2’s phase one route from London to the West Midlands will see the Align contracting joint venture take over responsibility for a stretch previously assigned to EKFB.

Maine 125

Maine Contractors Commissioning Construction 125

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

Viewpoint 320

Viewpoint Industrial Risk Contractors 320

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2022

Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices – Contractor Evaluation. Did the Contractor respond to the request for a Joint Site Visit / Joint Scope Meeting (JSM) in a timely manner? Contractor attend the JSM on time with appropriate personnel? Did the Contractor provide a detailed line-item proposal per schedule?

Contract 203

Contract Contractors Management Change Orders 203

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. Your reputation and finished product as a national general contractor are only as good as the performance of your local subcontractor partners. Believe me, it takes some trial and error.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Construction-specific accounting methods and tools. When a contractor has decided it’s time to make the transition from standard accounting methods and tools to construction-specific accounting methods and tools, it’s best to begin by reviewing the fundamentals of construction accounting and the role it will play in the contractor’s business.

Accounting 296

Accounting Construction Profitability Contractors 296

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with Restaurant Development + Design Magazine for an article on “How to Find the Perfect Construction Partner” that just published in the July/August issue. Plus, once a client finds a great construction partner, the best way to hold onto them is by being a good customer themselves.

Commercial 240

Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2024

Explore this 2024 Construction Forecast ccapoccia Wed, 01/10/2024 - 16:17 Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride. Like airline travelers bracing for expected turbulence, contractors are preparing for a tricky operating environment in 2024.

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Forecasting Sage Travel Construction 156