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...
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...
Whether you own or manage a construction business, you know that motivated workers with a positive attitude are the magic ingredient that can smooth over many typical jobsite issues, such as unexpected setbacks, bad weather, or tight project schedules. Conversely,...
Successful decision makers in the construction industry can discern which jobs will prove profitable and assess which projects their company can successfully complete with the available resources. If you’re a decision maker in the industry trying to get as many...
