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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Intense competition, fluctuating market conditions and other factors often result in tight profit margins. Even with numerous challenges, specialty contracting can be profitable. In-Demand Expertise.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

Some construction companies have started to hire more women, but they face issues with harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Diversifying your leadership goes beyond moral responsibility — it also helps with profit. Schedule Demo The workforce is aging, so you must diversify and attract new talent.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Generally,issuing modifications may be required due to differing site condition (unforeseen conditions), increased scope of work (requested/approved by the Owner), decreased scope of work (requested/approved by Owner), and/or time / schedule adjustments. Non-Discrimination. Reporting Requirements and Payments.

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Recruiting Ideas for Low Wage Workers 

ExactHire - Construction

Be open to flexible work schedules. Work with employees’ family schedules as much as possible. Flexible scheduling may not be convenient for management. But a flexible work schedule can be a low-cost and effective way to attract quality talent. Make your workplace culture as positive and fun as you can.

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Recruiting Ideas for Low Wage Workers 

ExactHire - Construction

Be open to flexible work schedules. Work with employees’ family schedules as much as possible. Flexible scheduling may not be convenient for management. But a flexible work schedule can be a low-cost and effective way to attract quality talent. Make your workplace culture as positive and fun as you can.

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