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Why Profitable Contractors Still Struggle With Cash
Learn why profitable construction businesses still struggle with cash and how construction accounting, WIP, and cash flow really work.
Navigating a Career in the Trades: Your Ultimate Guide Post Votech
The construction industry offers a plethora of opportunities for individuals with the right skills and training. With the right guidance and education, you can navigate a successful career in the trades post-votech.
The Enduring Value of Skilled Trades: Why It’s Always a Smart Career Choice
As industries continue to evolve, the demand for skilled trades professionals remains high. From plumbers and electricians to carpenters and welders, these trades are essential for maintaining our communities and infrastructure. By pursuing a career in the trades, you can secure a stable job with long-term prospects and contribute to the backbone of our economy.
Construction Jobs Hiring Surges in 27 States Illustrating the Need for Qualified Construction Workers
According to a new federal employment analysis released by the Associated General Contractors of America, construction employment has grown in 27 states from September to October.
Ask an Industry Pro Episode 5: Know Your Numbers: How Do I Know If I’m Profitable?
In episode 5, Chris answers your questions regarding understanding your numbers and the performance and profitability of your projects by understanding ratios.
Hiring Construction Workers: 5 Tips for Hiring Your First Construction Employee
Before you hire your first construction employee and grow your team, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. There are certain steps required when implementing a successful construction hiring process.
Ask an Industry Pro Episode 4: Understanding Construction Business Expenses
In episode 4, Chris answers your questions regarding the different types of construction business expenses, how they affect your company’s cash flow, and how to ensure the profitability of your projects.
Influence: How a Foreman Can Make or Break a Job
Managing people is often lost on the faint of heart; it is not an easy task. It demands a foreman exert deliberate influence over and meaningful involvement in the lives of the individuals that they have the responsibility of calling their crew.
Ask an Industry Pro Episode 3: What Math Skills Do You Need To Work In Construction?
In Episode 3, Chris answers questions regarding what math skills are required to work within the construction industry and how you can work on improving your math skills.
Ask an Industry Pro Episode 2: Minimizing the Impact of a Broken Supply Chain on your Business
In episode 2 of Ask an Industry Pro, Chris discusses the current supply chain issues and how they are impacting the construction industry and gives advice on how to minimize the impacts on your business.
How To Prepare for a Construction Job Interview
So, you’ve just landed your first construction job interview. Now, how do you make sure you rock the interview process and prove to your hopefully future employer that you’re the best person for the job?
Ask an Industry Pro Episode 1: Profitable Construction Estimating
In episode 2 of Ask an Industry Pro, Chris discusses the current supply chain issues and how they are impacting the construction industry and gives advice on how to minimize the impacts on your business.
Construction Licensing Compliance Best Practices
It’s no secret that licensing for construction firms and contractors is complex. Understanding what is needed to legally operate presents a challenge for even the most established organizations. Here are five tips for maintaining construction licensing compliance.
Summer Construction Safety Tips for Working in The Heat
For those in the construction industry, working in the heat of summer is arguably the most physically and mentally taxing part of the job. Stay safe working outside in the heat with these five key tips.
How to Get Construction Bid Bonds
Working in your own contractor business or as an employee in a construction company means continually building a reputation for excellence. Not everyone manages to do so. Because of this reason, project owners who are searching for construction companies require you to provide a bid bond if you want to be able to compete for getting the project. In this article, we’re talking more about what bid bonds are and your company can get one.
Making It Through Your First Year in the Construction Business
If you are looking to get into the construction business, now is an excellent time. Whether you’re starting this path with a new business or as an independent contractor, there are tips and tricks you should know to help you get started.
Leveraging Cloud Technology for Daily Tasks
Organizations of all sizes, from startups to international companies, use cloud technology to automate processes, store data, and complete daily tasks. In this article we’ll review a few of the benefits of cloud technology for the construction industry.
Contractor Hidden Health Concerns You Can Tackle
The construction industry comes with its fair share of hidden health concerns and safety risks, but most people are aware of these. Incidents like falls, machinery-related accidents and exposure to dangerous chemicals are common enough that every construction company in the world has rules and policies in place to prevent them.
Incentives That Actually Motivate a Construction Workforce
The trades are a competitive industry, and it’s challenging for business owners to recruit and retain skilled professionals in today’s market. Therefore, it’s more crucial than ever to invest in your workers. After all, they’re the driving force behind your success and, without them, who knows where your business might be.
How to Measure the Success of a Construction Project
Whether you are a skilled foreman or just starting out in the construction industry, completing a project successfully is absolutely crucial. Knowing how to determine if your construction project has been successful will help you plan the project and ensure a better chance of success.
Struggling to Get and Keep Quality Employees?
The US labor force has been steadily declining for more than ten years now. Economists say that these negative trends won’t improve anytime soon, so you must take matters into your own hands if you want to find and retain quality workers.
Deck Builder Apprenticeship Program Takes Aim at Trade Skills Gap
The skilled labor shortage is a big problem across the residential construction industry. Every year, fewer and fewer young people consider careers in the building trades. Deckorators® is working to create apprenticeship jobs to help narrow the trade skills gap.
Instagram For Contractors: Leveraging Social Media to Build Your Construction Business
Are you looking to build your construction business? A major hurdle for business owners is building a backlog of projects. Learning how to use Instagram to create leads and opportunities is an important step to building a successful construction business. Consumers are more likely to contract the services of a company they have researched on social media.
