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How Certifications Can Increase Opportunities for Construction Companies

by Jim DeSpain | Oct 22, 2020
Business | Business Development | Diversity

More than just a useful tool to keep in the marketing toolbox, specialty certification through the SBA helps construction contractors stand out among the competition and is well worth the time and effort.

Five Tried-and-True Strategies to Keep Projects Moving During a Recession

by Erik Hayden | Oct 15, 2020
Business | Business Development | Economy | Productivity | Project Management

COVID-19 is causing many to rethink expectations and timelines, but they don’t all have to. Developers and investors can move forward by recognizing how to take advantage of a down market—and practicing patience.

How to Perfect and Leverage Risk Management Tactics to Expand a Construction Business

by Tom Harrison | Oct 14, 2020
Business | Business Development | Risk | Risk Management

Risk management is central to securing and maintaining long-lasting customer relations. Involving the team in risk reduction increases buy-in and has direct impact on operational efficiencies, profitability and brand.

Integrated UF and MF: Collaboration at Warp Speed

by Elias Saltz, Tina Montone, David Stuzman | Oct 12, 2020
Business | Business Development

The need to improve processes, gain organizational efficiencies and control costs has never been more critical than it is now.

Prepare for New Projects in the New Normal

by Chris Jackson | Oct 10, 2020
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management

Here are some tips on how commercial contractors can tackle upcoming projects in today's new normal.

Q&A With Matt Abeles: Where to Start With Digital Transformation

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Oct 8, 2020
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Technology

This is the third in a series of sit-down interviews with Matt Abeles, ABC’s Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation. Discover where the industry stands on digital transformation.

Manage Supplier and Vendor Relationships as COVID-19 Disruptions Continue

by Catherine DiPaolo | Oct 6, 2020
Business Development | Markets

Open communication, collaboration and a contractor’s candid assessment of its supply chain are vital to managing supplier and vendor relationships throughout the storm of COVID-19 disruptions.

Work to Be Had: Prepare to Bid on Government Contracts

by Jacquelyn Grinder | Oct 5, 2020
Business | Business Development

Construction companies currently in a holding pattern can use the downtime to prepare for post-crisis work, particularly in government contracting.
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