Today, GPS technology goes far beyond showing you the location of your car or smartphone and enabling you to get to the right destination. In other words, technological advancements have greatly expanded the potential uses of GPS, particularly in the construction...
Working as a contractor involves countless decisions, such as which project to bid on, how to approach a build, or how to best implement safety procedures. One of these major decisions is whether to rent or purchase equipment. The answer might seem obvious—purchasing...
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...
