Market Research: What’s Up in Roofing?
The most recent roofing market report by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), “An Outlook on the Roofing Industry,” shows that 65% of roofing contractors are expecting sales to climb this year even in the face of ongoing challenges such as labor and material shortages. Although these shortages are expected to continue to remain high into […]
Read MoreWhy Email Marketing Is Crucial for Your Small Business — and How to Start
With so much business being conducted online these days, it’s essential to have a solid email marketing strategy. Even industries that seem to exist mainly offline, such as construction, can benefit immensely from email marketing. If you’re a contractor who has yet to implement a consistent email marketing strategy, read on to learn why this […]
Read MoreWhy Google+ Can Help Your Small Business, and How to Get Started
It may seem like there are an overwhelming amount of digital platforms required for the success of your business these days. Between Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok…how can one keep track of which social media networks to prioritize, and which to dismiss? For contractors, it can be hard to tell. While many of the social […]
Read MoreBenefits of Buying Insurance Online
The insurance industry has come a long way in providing clients purchasing options and flexibility. Depending on the type, size, and complexity of a business operation, including those in the construction sector, in lieu of making a half-dozen calls to shop around for coverage or visiting a brick-and-mortar office, with a click of a few […]
Read More5 Negotiation Tactics for Construction Contractors
One of the most important aspects of any construction project happens before the hammering starts. That’s right: agreeing on a contract. A successful contractor-client relationship comes with rounds of negotiation on both sides, and it often feels like the power is in the hands of the client – but it doesn’t have to be. Here […]
Read MoreCOVID’s Impact on the Construction Industry
When the pandemic hit in 2020, it brought a whole new meaning of clean at the office, on the factory floor, and at construction sites. On the commercial front, the demand for janitorial services and deep cleaning with an emphasis on sanitization and disinfection became routine once COVID entered our lives. Prior to COVID, standard […]
Read MoreImportance of Planning Ahead for Certificates of Insurance Requests
An integral component of the construction bidding and performance process is obtaining certificates of insurance (COI). Without a COI, a contractor is unable to begin work on a project. Clients, including residential property owners, commercial real estate owners, municipalities and public entities, and general contractors (GC), all require that contractors show proof of insurance. A […]
Read MoreThe ABCs of Common Insurance Terms for Contractors
Insurance terminology can be daunting and sometimes confusing. We’re here to break down some of the common insurance terms with which contractors should be familiar when reviewing and discussing their policies. Actual Cash Value (ACV) In the event of property damage (to a building or automobile, for example), the policy includes how the insured property […]
Read MoreWhat to Know About Following OSHA Safety Requirements in Construction
Every construction contractor is responsible for following the necessary regulations. When it comes to construction, every contractor should be exceedingly familiar with the requirements laid out by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. There is strict training required – and it varies from state to state. So how can […]
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