Whether you’re looking to supplement your staff or need an artisan or tradesperson with a particular skill, hiring subcontractors is a routine part of the construction business. Outsourcing helps you expand your services, speed up productivity, and increase your bandwidth, but that’s not to say it comes without a cost. Here are some guidelines to […]

Like most contractors, you have an online presence with a website that features the various services you provide – from residential to commercial and industrial construction work. Depending on when you created the website, you may be getting your money’s worth. On the other hand, if your site was built some time ago and hasn’t

On the heels of a hot summer for most of the country, it’s time to turn our attention to what lies ahead with cooler and wetter weather and keeping contractors safe on the job. Although many construction projects take place in the spring and summer, projects don’t pause just because it’s cold, wet, or icy

Running a successful construction company involves bidding on and winning a steady stream of projects throughout the year. Success involves meeting customer demands, including delivering quality work, meeting agreed-upon deadlines and budgets, and having an open line of communication with customers throughout the life of the project to keep them abreast of any changes (in

The plumbing industry’s market size based on revenue in 2022, according to IBISWorld, is $128.7 billion. Plumbing is the seventh-highest ranked construction sector by market size and has increased faster than any other construction sector overall. A spike in home improvements over the last few years contributed in part to the growth in the plumbing

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

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

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

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

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