Marketing your construction business is vital to keeping your company alive. In today’s business environment when you’re constantly being reminded of the importance of online marketing and lead building, it’s easy to forget that traditional offline marketing still works. Here are three tips you can use for better construction marketing offline—in the real world. Use signage effectively: […]
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Running any business, particularly a construction business, is difficult and complex. This complexity requires owners and managers to maintain clear, accurate, and thorough records. Documentation of meetings, agreements, expenses, and other important factors can help keep the business running smoothly while also reducing disagreements and disputes. Here are some useful documenting tips for contractors. Establish the habit
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The skill and reliability of your subcontractors can make the difference between a profitable, trouble-free job and a major headache. By knowing how to hire good subcontractors, you can ensure you get more of the former. Spotting Quality Subcontractors Don’t rely on internet searches to find subcontractors. While that may be the fastest way to
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Construction liens, sometimes called mechanics liens, are important legal protections that ensure a construction company is paid for the work it performs. Dealing with construction liens can be complex, with variations in each state. In most cases, they should be handled by your company’s attorney. Here are four tips for protecting your constriction lien and
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Preventing construction site theft will not only save you thousands of dollars, but also protect you from delays caused by missing materials and equipment, and the hassle of replacing your losses. The most effective theft-prevention methods are some of the simplest. Know that everything is a potential target – Copper pipes and lumber aren’t the
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Workplace safety and injury prevention is a consistently vital topic for construction company owners and managers. By studying information provided by the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), builders can learn where the top OSHA safety violations occur. At the 2015 National Safety Council Congress & Expo, a national gathering of safety experts, business
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When individuals decide to start a company in the construction industry, it’s usually for some specific reason. It could be because someone believes they can do a particular type of work better or want the independence that being a business owner brings. However useful these reasons are, companies can help improve their chances of success
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A hardy construction crew may be used to working outdoors in less-than-ideal conditions, but there will almost always be a period of time during which the weather makes it impossible to keep moving forward on a project. Whether it’s snow and ice, extremely cold temperatures, heavy rains, or other weather phenomena, winter weather impacting construction
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Keeping hazards out of the work zone is part of what it takes to ensure safety for construction workers. Distractions aren’t always obvious hazards, but investing the time to identify and control them goes a long way toward protecting your workers. Avoid Distraction of Speed Schedule jobs with ample time for completion to avoid pressuring your
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The profitability of any individual construction project depends on effective management of construction material costs and labor. On a larger level, effective cash flow will ensure that your company can meet all its financial obligations and stay in business. Here are some suggestions for managing cash flow that can help you manage this crucial area of your
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