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The Time Is Right to Upgrade HDD Locating Equipment

by Peter Melsheimer | Mar 23, 2019
Business Development | Equipment

Shelling out for a new locating device can be costly, but holding onto an aging system anchors an HDD driller in the past.

Ten Tips to Help Contractors Make More Money

by Eric Weisbrot | Mar 23, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance

Whether a contractor is a sole proprietor or part of a team, there are easy ways to generate more money without taking on more projects. Here are a few ways to be more profitable in the construction industry.

Technology and the Environment Lead Construction Trends That Will Continue Through 2019

by Ryan Gould | Mar 21, 2019
Artificial Intelligence | Business | Business Development

Contractors need to start leveraging green technology, cutting-edge project management solutions and offsite construction methods. To not do so risks an operation being shut out of the construction industry.

Focus on Symbols for a Sound Foundation

by Janil Jean | Mar 18, 2019
Business | Business Development | Diversity

With construction being such an influential industry, impacting so many industries and people, the need for a symbol that encapsulates so much with so little grows exponentially.

The Hidden Promise of America’s Under-Recognized Small-Town Growth Stars

by Matt Mowell | Mar 15, 2019
Business Development | Economy | Markets

Many small- and medium-sized U.S. towns have impressive growth stories—and there is strong future economic potential in places often overlooked by construction firms and developers.

Now Is the Time for Contractors to Prepare for the New Lease Standard

by Ira Kantor, William A. Clark Jr. | Mar 14, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Risk | Surety Bonding

Contractors need to make sure they have systems in place to properly implement the new lease accounting standard, and they should be discussing any changes to their financial statements with their lenders and surety underwriters.

How the Construction Industry Can Take Advantage of Opportunity Zones

by Dominick Sekich | Mar 11, 2019
Business | Business Development | Legislation

The Opportunity Zone program creates opportunities and potential challenges for members of the construction industry. Contractors and design professionals are strongly advised to think about the impacts of the program if they participate in projects subject to the program’s rules.

Winning New Business Starts in the Field

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 4, 2019
Business | Business Development

Business development never ceases for industry go-getters, who leverage their people, expertise and reputation to land additional jobs.
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