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Home » Topic » Business » Business Development

New Lease Accounting Standard: Deferred But Not Forgotten

by Robert Mercado, Michelle Johnson | Apr 30, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Taxes

Although the new lease standard implementation has been deferred, contractors must review current and future lease agreements to proactively position and prepare the entity’s financials.

Construction Contractors Must Understand Retainage In 2021

by Ed Williams | Apr 28, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Contracts | Finance | Legal and Regulatory | Project Delivery | Project Management

Here is a guide to help contractors understand retainage and learn the process to manage it, with bonus facts that can be helpful when dealing with retainage in real-world scenarios.

Strategies for Surviving Recessions: Billing, Collections and Automation

by Stephen King | Apr 24, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Economy | Finance

Companies that execute automation, billing and collections in an efficient manner have a better chance of weathering turbulent times, boosting cash flow and improving efficiency.

Prequalify Customers to Reduce Credit Risk as Bankruptcies Rise

by Lori J. Drake | Apr 21, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Risk | Risk Management

Contractors can protect themselves from potential credit risks by prequalifying potential customers and closely following their credit policies to collect payment.

High Safety and Quality Standards Aren’t Just for Government Projects

by Sean Miller, Dave Montoya | Apr 16, 2021
Business | Business Development | Departments | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

Getting safety and quality right is imperative in construction. Not only does it ensure that employees go home safely to their families each night, but projects are run seamlessly with no unnecessary glitches, expensive rework [...]

Attaining the Iron Triangle for Project Success

by Michael Pink | Apr 15, 2021
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management

A high-quality project, completed on time and on budget, is possible to achieve consistently if the schedule is under control and properly managed. The iron triangle does not need to be used any longer to justify mismanaged projects.

How Connected Data Can Take Construction Work to the Next Level

by Mark Edwards | Apr 15, 2021
Business | Business Development | Data Analytics | Technology

As contractors continue their data journey, more of the bigger picture will become clear until they have a complete view of the full project lifecycle, from design to delivery, and the ability to drive optimal outcomes as every stage.

Five Success Strategies for Growth in Construction

by Jacquelyn Grinder | Apr 15, 2021
Business | Business Development | Training

For some organizations, success means expanding into new markets while others define it as increased profits and more winning bids. Construction companies can create an environment of growth by using these tips.
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