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Women Are Vital to Our Workplace

by Michael D. Bellaman | Mar 1, 2021
ABCs | Business | Business Development | CEO Insights

The workplace has been radically changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a critical gap that must be addressed during America’s comeback: the mass exodus of women from the American workforce. Five million women have lost [...]

Get Ready to Pivot to Another Construction Sector

by David E. Gibbs | Feb 21, 2021
Business Development | Markets

Contractors in sectors showing decline may want to start thinking about a plan to pivot their businesses.

Strategies for Surviving Recessions: Management Reporting and Forecasting

To survive economic trauma, contractors need a high-performing executive team, specialized management reporting and accurate industry forecasting.

How to Plan for, Mitigate and Handle Construction’s Annual Slow Season

Contractors can approach construction's annual slow season with steely determination, as opposed waiting for the weather to break.

Q&A: The Challenge of Meeting LEED Materials Requirements

by Tommy Linstroth | Feb 13, 2021
Business Development | Markets

Green construction is not going anywhere but up in 2021, and reaching LEED certification is an important goal of many builders. But it can be a challenge for design teams and contractors to meet LEED material requirements.

Four Habits to Adopt for Safer Credit, Better Contracts and Faster Payments

With increased economic uncertainty, a rise in bankruptcies and continuing COVID-19 regulations, these four habits will help construction businesses protect their bottom line in 2021 and beyond.

Uncertainty Brings More Opportunities for Private Contractors

by David E. Gibbs | Feb 10, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Taxes

While the industry continues to experience an increase in residential construction, other sectors are not doing as well. Private contractors in sectors that are declining should consider changing how they do business, what they produce or both.

Sharing Fault: Architects and Contractors on the Line

by Patrick Barthet | Feb 4, 2021
Business | Business Development | Business Risk

In a number of jurisdictions, an architect can be held liable to a contractor if that contractor is damaged by the architect’s negligence. This is true even if the contractor and architect have no contractual relationship.

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Women Are Vital to Our Workplace

Get Ready to Pivot to Another Construction Sector

Strategies for Surviving Recessions: Management Reporting and Forecasting

How to Plan for, Mitigate and Handle Construction’s Annual Slow Season

Q&A: The Challenge of Meeting LEED Materials Requirements

Four Habits to Adopt for Safer Credit, Better Contracts and Faster Payments

Uncertainty Brings More Opportunities for Private Contractors

Sharing Fault: Architects and Contractors on the Line

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