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Three Strategies to Survive Fluctuating Lumber Prices

by Deb Hilmerson | Apr 12, 2022
Economy | Markets

Lumber volatility impacts the P&L statement as well as jobsite safety and the skilled labor shortage.

Improve Cash Flow With a Consistent Collection Strategy

by Karalynn Cromeens | Apr 12, 2022
Accounting | Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Finance | Legal and Regulatory

The secret to construction success is creating a consistent collection strategy.

What’s in a Name? Trademarks and Construction

by J.P. Vogel, Carol Wilhelm | Apr 8, 2022
Business | Business Development | Law

Contractors may be unfamiliar with the trademark process and the consequences of not using those tools.

Construction Must Evolve to Address the Labor Shortage

by Matt Daly | Apr 8, 2022
Careers | Economy | Project Management | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

While workers all over the country consider career changes, they should look at construction.

Construction Unemployment Down in All 50 States

by Construction Executive | Apr 8, 2022
Economy | Markets

The not seasonally adjusted (NSA) national construction unemployment rate plunged 4.6% in December 2021 from a year ago, from 9.6% to 5%.

Three Ways Live Field Data Improves Job Costing in Construction

by Mike Merrill | Apr 8, 2022
Business | Business Development | Project Management

Contractors must have access to data on projects, employee productivity and historical job costing.

Reimagine American Roadways for the Next Century

by Tim Sylvester | Apr 5, 2022
Economy | Infrastructure | Markets

Transforming roads into an open-access digital networking platform will help drive U.S. economic development.

Use Automation to Stop Slow Payments

by Jim Campbell | Apr 5, 2022
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance

Ensure speedier payments and solidify business relationships by modernizing antiquated payment processes.
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