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Home » Topic » Business » Business Development

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.

Prepare Now For a Smooth Future Business Succession

by Ray Lampner | Feb 3, 2021
Business | Business Development | Leadership

Whether an owner wants to retire in the next few years or further down the road, getting started now, considering the options and preparing for different scenarios will help maximize the chance of a successful sale and business transition.

Business Survival in the Age of COVID-19

by Cybele Tamulonis | Feb 2, 2021
Business | Business Development | Safety | Wellness

Unexpected setbacks are daily fare for construction professionals, but the staggering impact of COVID-19 over the past year is testing industry resilience like nothing before.

Building Resiliency and Winning New Work During Uncertain Times

by Mark Sawyer | Feb 1, 2021
Business | Business Development | Contracts | Departments | Legal and Regulatory

For years, industry leaders have been discussing declining construction productivity and the need for the industry as a whole to move away from aged practices and toward more productive digital processes.

The Powerful Impact of Leadership

by Michael D. Bellaman | Jan 31, 2021
ABCs | Business | Business Development | CEO Insights

As 2021 begins, construction executives are recognizing the powerful influence of top leadership. What leaders say and do can be very impactful. In these challenging times, we are witnessing leadership’s ability to influence events that produce [...]

The Future of Construction Loans in a Post-Pandemic World

by Robert G. Stern | Jan 28, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance

Contractors can expect an increased demand for construction loans in 2021, and that banks will be interested in funding those loans as they look to return to normalcy.

Seven Trends Impacting AEC Marketing in 2021

by Brian Gallagher | Jan 27, 2021
Business Development | Markets

In the context of a confluence of economic, social and political change, 2021 promises to be a dynamic year. For marketers, pivoting to embrace change by providing marketing leadership presents exciting opportunities.
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