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Capital Infusion: How to Optimize Forthcoming Construction Lending

by Kim Ashby | Oct 23, 2017
Business | Finance

A contractor can add value to its business by becoming as loan-friendly as possible to a new commercial developer by examining what type of construction is most likely to attract new funding sources.

A Contractor’s Role in an EB-5-Financed Project

by Jennifer M. Moseley | Oct 20, 2017
Business | Finance

Developers prefer contractors that have an awareness of the EB-5 program and their role in ensuring compliance with EB-5 requirements.

Understand the Surety’s Approach to Contractor Liquidity Analysis

by Matt Burchett | Oct 12, 2017
Finance | Safety | Surety Bonding

Contractors must understand the surety’s approach to liquidity analysis to steer the bonding company—rather than being steered by it.

How Contractors Can Protect Themselves From the Equifax Data Breach

by Donald J. Kaiser | Oct 6, 2017
Business | Finance

Business owners in all industries need to be aware that the Equifax data breach could impact their finances, credit, tax returns, and social security and medical accounts.

Six Common Scheduling Mistakes That Cost Contractors Time and Money

by Construction Executive | Sep 25, 2017
Business | Finance | Productivity | Project Management

The unpredictable and complex nature of construction leaves little room for seamless time management. Avoiding six common scheduling mistakes enables contractors to do what a construction company does best––build.

Five Construction Problem Areas That Decrease Profits

by Construction Executive | Sep 14, 2017
Business | Business Risk | Finance

By making sure business aspects such as fleet management, safety, estimating and supply chain management are running smoothly, contractors can increase profits and improve business operations.

Managing Financial Risk for Subcontractors

by Construction Executive | Aug 29, 2017
Business | Business Risk | Finance

The further a participant is from the parties with the money, the more financial risk they take. To mitigate this risk, be prepared to send preliminary notices, read the contract, check the customer’s credit and ability to pay, and have a consistent and effective risk policy.

Three Reasons Contractors Should Finance Software Investments

by Jason Potter | Aug 26, 2017
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Finance

Software investments can (and should) be financed, just like heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, trenchers and dump trucks.
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