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Home » Topic » Business » Business Development

Why Construction Is Considered a Fundamental Service

by Chris Jackson | Jul 29, 2020
Business | Business Development

All essential businesses need contractors and building material dealers to build and maintain their facilities, as well as provide equipment to keep them in operation. When it comes to building temporary housing to shelter those in need, contractors are the best in the business.

From the Ground Up: Six Must-Haves for Starting a New Construction Company

by Jason Lambert | Jul 27, 2020
Business Development | Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

When starting a construction company, there are six things to have in place. Read about them here.

Think Twice Before Considering Construction Marketing a Non-Essential Expenditure

by Robert Kravitz | Jul 23, 2020
Business | Business Development

When times get tough, marketing invariably finds its way onto the chopping block. Although eliminating these costs may offer some immediate relief, it may prove to be the wrong decision in the long term.

Managing a Construction Team: How to Keep Things Moving in the Right Direction

by Derek Jones | Jul 17, 2020
Business Development | Careers | Project Management | Training | Workforce

Managing a construction team presents challenges that can become complicated, costly and detrimental to deadlines. There are some tried-and-true methods that ensure the team moves fluidly.

Successful Change Management Is Rooted in Workforce and Technology Investments

by Suzanne Motica | Jul 16, 2020
Business Development | Leadership | Workforce

Change is an essential element in growth, innovation and success, but too much change too quickly can diminish team morale. Laying the correct foundation through sustainable change management opens the door for digital transformation and tech innovation.

Leverage an Auditor’s Toolbox for Business Stability in Turbulent Times

by Dan Graves | Jul 8, 2020
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Economy | Finance

By leveraging auditing resources, businesses can gain insight and direction for delivering stability in operations. An auditor’s perspective can help strengthen awareness of the financial impact of day-to-day business decisions made in unsettled conditions.

What Is Keyman Insurance—and Who Needs It?

by Patrick Keightley | Jul 7, 2020
Business Development | Insurance | Safety

If a partner, founder or key employee whom the success of the business depends upon dies, a keyman insurance policy can pay expenses until a proper replacement is found.

A Primer on Suspension and Debarment for Federal Construction Projects

by Hal Perloff | Jul 3, 2020
Business | Business Development

While the numbers of suspensions and debarments have declined from the all-time high in 2011, there is still significant activity. Here's how contractors working on federal projects can avoid suspensions and debarments—or navigate their way through the process.
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