Ready For The Sizzle?
Warm weather is lovely for vacations, backyard barbecues and treks to the beach. What hot weather is not great for is construction laborers. Vigilance and adherence to safety protocols is essential for the well-being of…
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Largest In The World?
At least one airline believes Dallas-Firth Worth International Airport is on path to become the largest airport in the world. Currently, the world’s third busiest airport, DFW is undergoing a wave of ambitious construction to…
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Bid Less, Win More?
Not getting the job unless you submit a bid so low that you’re not sure how you’ll actually do the work? It’s probably time to shift out of the low-bid procurement grind. Pros say it…
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Cash Flow: Take Me To The River?
Flooded with cash? That’s one kind of flood construction business owners welcome, right? Staying on top of cash flow is always essential, but navigating opportunities, shifting demand, material costs, labor challenges, and inflationary pressures make…
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Upskilling: The Race Is on
With the construction industry racing to successfully use technology to make work faster, more efficient and safer, it’s becoming evident that upskilling workers is key. In fact, business experts are pointing out that failing to…
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Hello There! Community Connections?
Even as the construction industry leans in to better leverage technology, human skills still count. In fact, successful builders find that abilities like listening, building rapport, story telling, and creating community connections are becoming more…
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Solid Proposal, Poor Relationships?
Of course putting together a solid proposal with meaningful numbers is key to success in construction, but so too is relatability. How well do your current and potential clients know you? How well do you…
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Laying The Foundation: Networking
Steel? Concrete? Timely completion? Obviously, all are important in construction, but at the foundation of a successful business lies relationships–lots of good ones. In fact, in construction, trust and referrals are perhaps the ultimate currency….
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Before You Sign The Contract: Dispute Prevention
Disputes continue to rise throughout the construction industry, and the most frequent triggers relate to payment, changes, timelines, schedules, and quality. Given how costly and disruptive disputes are to business, industry pros encourage paying more…
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