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Harnessing the Power of RPA

Construction Business Owner

Despite its simple appearance, the financial equation of “revenue - expenses = profit” is so complex, there are few who truly understand it. Common expenses for operating a construction business include labor, materials, insurance, permits, office space, vehicles, trailers and other incidentals.

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Creating a JOC Coefficient?

Job Order Contracting

Materials. General / Prime Contractor Profit and risk. General insurances. Workmen’s compensations insurance. Workmen’s compensations insurance. State unemployment insurance. Federal unemployment insurance. Shipping of all materials to the jobsite. Equipment. Subcontractor costs.

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The most important construction KPIs to improve profits and productivity

Lets Build

If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins. Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. What mistakes were made on the less profitable jobs?

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The most important construction KPIs to improve profits and productivity

Lets Build

If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins. Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. What mistakes were made on the less profitable jobs?

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7 Contractor Tips for Dealing With Insurance Adjusters & Owners

Levelset

As a contractor, you rely on the property owner to pay you for your work and materials. In turn, the owner is relying on the insurance company to pay their claim. After all, the faster the insurance company pays the owner, the quicker you can get paid ! You may feel the urge to step in and help with the adjuster.

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What Is an Insurance Endorsement? A Contractor’s Guide

Levelset

When working in construction, your insurance policy gets issued as a fairly standard contract. Like a basic construction agreement, you can upgrade or downgrade your insurance policy just as a customer might do with the fit and finish of a building. What is an insurance endorsement? How insurance endorsements work.

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

Levelset

Scenarios like these stress the need for an electrician to have insurance coverage in place. Thus, a strong insurance plan helps you rest easier both on and off the job. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? A series of small mishaps like these could put a dent in your profit margins from year to year.