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Trust Is Not a Strategy When It Comes to Finding Fraud

by Jennifer Walton, Alex Smith, Dan Gaston | Dec 4, 2023
Business | Business Risk | Departments | Finance

Occupational fraud is more common than you think—especially in construction, where during every job a lot of people interact on a lot of different levels. Protecting yourself means implementing proper internal controls.

News Briefs: December 2023

by Construction Executive | Dec 4, 2023
Business | Business Development | News Briefs | Nuts + Bolts

Taking Davis-Bacon to Court and The Brothers Bobcat.

Set Up for Success: An Investment Guide for Construction Contractors

by Salvatore Schibell | Nov 14, 2023
Business | Business Development

Investing might seem daunting, especially for a construction company in an unpredictable economic climate. But certain steps can simplify the process.

Bid Better, Build Better

by Tim Holicky | Nov 10, 2023
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Project Delivery

Bigger does not always mean better, especially when it comes to bidding on construction projects. Be prudent in assessing what jobs to take and who to hire for them.

Most Common Reason Contractors Get Denied for a Loan—and How to Avoid It

by David Mitchell | Nov 3, 2023
Business | Finance

Small businesses—and small construction businesses especially—help build the foundation of the United States. Make sure yours is financially sound.

Living Language: Keeping Your Contracts Up to Date

by Brian Perlberg | Nov 1, 2023
Business | Contracts | Departments

Getting it in writing is just the beginning. Regularly reviewing and updating your contracts will help your company—and your projects—stay ahead of the curve.

True Grit: A History of Delmarva Veteran Builders

by Maggie Murphy | Nov 1, 2023
Business Development | Careers | Features | Leadership | Workforce

At just 10 years young, Delmarva Veteran Builders has already made a name for itself as a contractor of choice on the Delmarva peninsula—to say nothing of being named one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies. Founder and U.S. Navy veteran Chris Eccleston attributes that success to one four-letter word.

Here Comes the [Building Sector] Boom

by David McMillin | Nov 1, 2023
Cover Story | Economy | Features | Markets

Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, select nonresidential sectors are on fire. Construction leaders share why manufacturing, health care, data centers and multifamily housing are such good bets right now—and how long they might remain so.
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