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Contract Surety 09.06.2022

Key Investment: Project Management

  Amidst the many challenges of finding and retaining skilled workers in construction, one of the most key investments is in a strong project manager. Industry experts point out the value of great project management—and…
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Key Investment: Project Management
Contract Surety 09.06.2022

Inflation Hacks for Contractors

  There are some signs that price pressures are easing, but materials and labor remain big challenges for builders. Can you pass on rising costs to customers? Finance experts say doing so might be worth…
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Inflation Hacks for Contractors
Contract Surety 08.26.2022

The Right People

  With labor a constant concern throughout the construction industry, experts say investing in the right people is more crucial now then ever. Whether or not there is a recession, indicators point to the continued…
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The Right People
Contract Surety 08.26.2022

High-Payoff Activities

  Ever pause and wonder where your time on the job is really going? Leadership experts suggest that by allocating 80% of their time to six “high-payoff activities,” construction company owners can experience greater success….
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High-Payoff Activities
Contract Surety 08.19.2022

The Right Equipment?

  Having the right equipment can make or break you in the construction business. Since equipment is not just necessary for the completion of current jobs but also has a big role in determining what…
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The Right Equipment?
Contract Surety 08.19.2022

Growing Into An $8 Million Business?

  Yes, it’s possible for construction start-ups to do it. Here’s how the founder and owner of Ballmann Earthworks achieved his goals, following a path he began carving out when he wrote a fifth grade…
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Growing Into An $8 Million Business?
Contract Surety 08.05.2022

Time to Push Forward?

  Inflation. Interest rates. Supplies. Hiring. Recession. Infrastructure. What to bid. There’s more and more to figure out and juggle every day as small and mid-size construction firms face forward. Is growth possible? Here are…
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Time to Push Forward?
Contract Surety 08.04.2022

Recession? Work Smart

  The last few years have certainly taught us that agility is not just a buzz word. Who really knows what the future holds, but, with the “r word” in the air so much these…
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Recession? Work Smart
Contract Surety 07.28.2022

Cash Flow…

  These two four letter words are top of mind for most construction businesses, most days. Success requires getting a grip on the payment problems that can be crippling to contractors. According to pros, the…
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Cash Flow…