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Building an Entrepreneur: How a Construction Company Owner Founded a Franchise Business

by Grace Calengor | Aug 14, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Culture | Economy | Finance | Leadership | People | Productivity | Workforce

This is how Brian Robinson went from the Great Recession to owning his own construction company and building three great franchise locations.

Prepare to Pivot: CBIZ’s 2025 Construction Industry Survey

by Construction Executive | Aug 14, 2025
Business | Economy | Nuts + Bolts | Project Delivery | Research

CBIZ’s 2025 Construction Industry Survey reveals how firms are adapting to labor shortages, financing challenges and shifting priorities in a changing economic landscape.

Construction Backlog Indicator Rises, Contractor Optimism Slips in July

by ABC | Aug 12, 2025
Business | Productivity | Project Delivery

Backlog is up, but optimism is not. The ABC Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in July, but that may mean fewer projects are coming to completion.

News Briefs: July-August 2025

by Construction Executive | Aug 12, 2025
Business | Economy | Markets | News Briefs | Nuts + Bolts | Residential | Taxes

Tiny home is taking on a new meaning with micro-housing trends; plus, copper prices soar.

Future-Proofing: Spend Your Money Smarter

by Dave Gray | Aug 11, 2025
Business | Business Development | Departments | Economy | Education | Workforce

The economy is more uncertain than ever, and construction companies may feel the instinct to cut spending as a result. While simply spending less is an option, strategic spending in workforce management can prevent cost leaks and lock in the right skilled labor to keep your company moving forward.

Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment

by Scott Berman | Aug 11, 2025
Business | Commercial | Equipment | Features | Finance | Heavy Equipment | Manufacturing | Markets

Independent elevator companies are leveraging owner options, lower long-term costs, and supplier and equipment choice to compete against major proprietary brands. Who will come out on top?

One Big Beautiful Boost

by Kristen Swearingen | Aug 11, 2025
ABCs | Business | Business Development | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Taxes | Washington Update

President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill provides much-needed relief to contractors and other small businesses nationwide.

Lasting Impressions: Strategize Recruitment and Retention With This Secret Weapon

by Doug Jakobitz | Aug 8, 2025
Business | Business Development | Culture | Departments | Organization Culture | OSHA | Retention | Safety | Workforce

More than simple marketing, strategic investment in promotional products can be a secret weapon for recruitment and retention efforts.
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