We can say goodbye and good riddance to 2020. It’s time to put that puppy to bed and plan for better business. And it’s time to pay taxes. “The construction industry is unique in that contractors are expected to use different methods of accounting in order to pay the least amount of taxes possible and, […]
Taxes: What Your Contractor Business Can Do Read More »
A “data warehouse” isn’t a large building with garage doors and a loading dock. A data warehouse is a construction industry company’s accumulated information. The data can originate from many sources and is used to drive management decisions. Construction Industry Sees Data Center Boom The construction industry may have been slow to embrace technology and
Data and The Construction Industry Read More »
Artificial intelligence is enhancing construction industry infrastructure deliverables by providing valuable – and possibly life-saving – insights. The American Society of Civil Engineers recently learned more than 56,000 bridges in the United States are structurally deficient. One technology firm is using AI to watchdog bridge issues before they can take hold. It provides “actionable intelligence” for
How AI Helps Our Construction Industry Read More »
At least this time, you recognize the clues: Business hours of operation are more tightly controlled. Curfews are put back in place. Gatherings of more than 10 people are legally prohibited in some areas. Restaurants’ hours are restricted. Schools return to virtual classes only. Your city or county is about to enforce a lockdown that
5 Ways Contractor Business Owners Can Manage Stop-Work Orders Read More »
If you were a bit bitter about paid days off for an employee that refused to wear a mask, laughed at social distancing, and traveled during the pandemic (then caught COVID-19), you’re not alone. Paid coronavirus-related sick leaves were required by the federal government. While other programs (state unemployment, federal PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) were
Construction Industry Employers and Coronavirus-Related Sick Leave Read More »
If nothing else, 2020 verified what most of us already knew: Construction is an essential business. You can’t predict the future. If you have a construction contractor business, here are some tips to protect yourself from future surprises. For Construction Pros calls it “future-proofing your business.” What Your Contractor Business Can (and Can’t) Control There’s nothing
Future-Proof Your Contractor Business Read More »
All of us have different goals, but the common denominator for every construction business is this: We want more (more money, more work, more time off – with pay, more leads, more bids, and more resume-building wins). The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it
It’s good to be king. But if you aren’t royalty, being an essential worker is right up there. We may never be able to adequately thank medical professionals for their sacrifices in 2020. Prioritizing them for 2021 COVID vaccinations is one way. 21 million healthcare workers and 3 million residents and staff of long-term care
The Construction Industry and Coronavirus Vaccine Read More »
Construction workers get high more often than most people. We work on skyscrapers, scaffolding, rooftops, and even a loading dock is considered working at-height. And too many of us take unnecessary risks. The numbers are not good: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says fall fatalities are highest in the construction industry vs. all others.
What You Should Know About Construction Industry Falls Read More »
The statistics about using video in construction marketing tell the story best: 46% of users act after viewing a video ad. 87% of online marketers use videos. Blog posts incorporating video attract 3x as many inbound links as blogs without video. Facebook videos have 10 times the reach as YouTube. Videos up to two minutes long get the most engagement. Viewers retain 95% of
Construction Marketing: Video Production Tips Read More »
