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Increase Efficiency to Offset Costs and Survive the Materials Shortage

by Bart Ronan | Jan 26, 2022
Business | Business Development

Viable solutions for businesses to gain the visibility they need to cut down on wasted hours and lost profits.

Uncertainty Leads to Resiliency for Construction Manufacturers

by Paul Wellener | Jan 18, 2022
Economy | Manufacturing | Markets

The post-pandemic outlook for 2022 is largely positive, with 4.1% GDP growth expected.

Net Operating Loss Carryback or Carryforward: What Is Best to Reduce Income Tax Liability?

by Kyrstin Mackrides | Jan 18, 2022
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

Contractors must determine whether to take a carryback and refund or keep the NOL available.

General Liability, Fleet Management and Workers Compensation: Major Construction Risks to Watch This Year

by Gary Clevenger | Jan 18, 2022
Business | Business Risk | Equipment | Finance | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

General liability, auto and workers' compensation claims will continue to challenge companies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leverage Historical Data to Improve the Construction Bidding Process

by Marko Tomic | Jan 13, 2022
Business Development | Project Management | Technology

Contractors that use data can experience advantages over their competition by gaining bidding insights.

ABC’s Construction Backlog Slips in December; Contractor Confidence Continues to Improve

by ABC | Jan 13, 2022
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

Associated Builders and Contractors has reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.2 months in December.

Create a Plan for a Successful Leadership Transition

by Martin C. McCarthy | Jan 13, 2022
Business | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership

Although most companies have a formal business plan, few have a transition plan—which is equally important.

Overcome Top Construction Risk Challenges in 2022

by Craig Tappel, Kirk Chamberlain | Jan 13, 2022
Business | Business Development | Careers | Economy | Risk | Workforce

Managing the downsides of these three factors will help contractors overcome the year’s top business barriers.
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