We could say that achieving success as a general contractor is all about ensuring a steady stream of clients, which can be challenging in a highly competitive market despite the quality of your work. In fact, 41.4% of new construction businesses will fail before...
A project manager faces many challenges on a construction site. One of those is maintaining control over the inventory arriving at the site or undergoing transport to another one. Establishing effective inventory management techniques from the first days of the...
Safety on a construction site is an important concern for contractors and project managers. Fall prevention especially is an aspect of safety that cannot go ignored. Even the simplest jobs can involve working from heights, and it’s easy to ignore basic safety...
Whether you work in construction or not, you’re well aware that diesel and gasoline prices are much higher than they were a year ago. And fuel is one of the key costs for any business operating a fleet of vehicles and equipment, not only in the construction...
With supply chain challenges to face, as well as a shortage of raw materials, project managers increasingly find themselves looking beyond their regular sources for supplies. Especially where heavy equipment replacement parts are concerned, the marketplace can...
It’s tempting for project managers and decision-makers to rely on old construction equipment without investing in its long-term health. Putting off major purchases or avoiding preventive maintenance often seems like the best way to cut corners on a project with a thin...
