December 11, 2018
Winning more construction projects is often difficult. Winning new projects at the right price is harder. Construction companies regularly go from times of too much work to times when work is scarce. Unfortunately, the times when work is scarce are often far longer than the good times. Then, when work is won, it’s sometimes at […]
Read More »December 4, 2018
Today social media is prevalent and almost everyone uses it – politicians, presidents, and even pets. However, many construction companies aren’t familiar with the benefits and problems that social media can bring to their company. Companies work hard at building a good reputation. They sometimes spend huge amounts of money on building their brand, their […]
Read More »November 27, 2018
We all realize the value in adopting sustainable practices in order to reduce our impact on the environment. While this typically inspires local shopping, vegan diets, and a few charitable donations, it can be difficult to perpetuate these habits when it comes to your small business and does so profitably. However, a 2015 Nielsen study […]
Read More »November 20, 2018
Good contractors are made not born Some construction contractors make the news for all the wrong reasons. They are declared bankrupt, involved in dodgy dealings, don’t pay their suppliers or subcontractors, produce poor quality work, finish their projects late, or seriously injure or even kill people in the course of construction work. Then there is […]
Read More »November 16, 2018
The ConEst Software can be widely used by contractors, engineers, public authorities, construction companies, and even the private or public sector. It offers a wide variety of handy tools that can speed up the process of calculating costs, design, even providing some electrical formulas that can be of significant help. This software gives you a […]
Read More »November 13, 2018
Construction marketing is one of the main factors that contribute to having a winning construction project. But where do you start? Contractors are really hard workers, which makes them inadvertently bad at marketing their companies. They are often so focused on their projects that they aren’t aware of what’s going on around them. Before they […]
Read More »November 6, 2018
You are about to start your project. The owner (or their project manager) hands you access to the work site. You are good to go – or are you? Unfortunately, contractors accept possession of the project site, or work area, and don’t check it. Only several weeks later do they discover that there’s a problem, […]
Read More »October 30, 2018
Boo! Halloween, a time for kids to enjoy and some grownups to be silly. But sometimes, our construction projects can bear an eerie resemblance to Halloween itself. In honor of the upcoming holiday, we hope you enjoy this fun list of the spooky similarities between your construction project and Halloween that you should watch out […]
Read More »October 23, 2018
Bullying is harmful. Bullying is rife on some construction projects. Workers bully co-workers. Managers and supervisors can even bully those working for them. Clients bully contractors. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Coincidentally we also have World Mental Health Day on October 10 and we have Global Diversity Month. Bullying takes many forms, from physical […]
Read More »October 16, 2018
Forecasting your cash flow to avoid lumps and bumps It is a myth universally accepted, that cash flow forecasting is only for businesses in a cash crisis. However, for businesses that have fluctuating cash flow, forecasting can be an invaluable tool in taking advantage of the highs and tackling the lows. What fluctuating cash flow […]
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