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Home » Topic » Business » Project Delivery

The Best Cash-Flow Fixes Come Before the Project Starts

by Matt Viator | Sep 28, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Contracts | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management

It’s crucial that contractors set themselves up for successful cash flow. Here are some ways contractors can set themselves up for cash flow success before stepping on the jobsite.

Protection Against Escalating Material Costs in the Construction Industry

by Brent Meyer | Sep 22, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Project Delivery

Contractors are increasingly exposed to financial risk through material costs escalation. Understanding their options can lessen the risk of material cost increases.

Collaboration Reduces Risk, Protects Against Rising Costs and Labor Shortages

by Cameron Page | Sep 21, 2021
Business | Business Development | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management

Construction is constantly changing, leaving contractors at risk of cost overruns caused by rising costs, labor shortages and supply chain issues. These risks can be reduced through measures to secure project costs early, prevent excessive change orders and maintain subcontractor relationships.

Construction Project Certainty Is Taking Off—Just in Time

by Brad Barth | Sep 13, 2021
Business | Business Development | Economy | Finance | Infrastructure | Project Delivery

With $550 billion in new infrastructure spending on the horizon, the construction industry has every reason to feel upbeat about the future, but is it prepared? A recent survey shows the answer is yes.

Construction Business Problem Solving: Using Many Disconnected Project Applications

by Matt Mong | Sep 13, 2021
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management

To run a successful construction business, it’s critical to find a solution that makes projects a priority. Project business automation eliminates point solutions, automates processes, and enables real-time information sharing.

Current Challenges Facing Commercial Construction Projects

by Kevin J. Riexinger | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Markets | Project Delivery | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Shortages of computer chips, delivery drivers and petrochemical products are causing major delays and increasing costs on construction projects.

Poor Collaboration Among Trade Partners Has Consequences

by Cameron Page | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Business Development | Culture | Organization Culture | Project Delivery | Project Management

Effective change order communication prevents costly delays and improves working relationships.

Prepare for Unexpected Supply-Chain Disruptions

by Dan Boaz | Aug 18, 2021
Business | Economy | Project Delivery | Project Management

Suggestions for construction businesses to plan for supply chain shortages.
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