It would be no exaggeration to say a general contractor’s success, to a large extent, depends on how good their subcontractors are. That’s because the quality standards agreed with the project owner extend to subcontractors, and a general contractor must hold...
When you’re a contractor, getting paid on time is probably the most crucial and challenging aspect of your construction business. Timely payments from your clients ensure you can pay your workers, suppliers, and subcontractors, settle overhead costs, and finance other...
Regular construction safety meetings are an essential part of ensuring the overall safety of any construction project. They provide an opportunity for construction workers to discuss a wide range of topics related to safety, express their concerns, and learn about new...
Life as a general contractor can prove professionally and financially rewarding, but it doesn’t come without its frustrations. The best contractors learn not only from their own mistakes but from those of others as well. They apply sound business principles while...
If you’re responsible for a fleet of construction vehicles and heavy equipment, there are countless reasons why you should use GPS to manage your construction assets. And even if you’re already using some form of GPS tracking to manage your fleet, there are now new...
Whether you’re just starting out in construction or already have some experience under the belt, you know that construction projects can carry risks that can regularly derail projects and businesses around the world. Although managing those risks is challenging, it...
