The U.S. inflation rate in March reached 8.25%, representing the fastest 12-month pace since 1981. In an effort to lower inflation, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in March by 25 basis points and then by a half a percentage point in May, its largest rate increase since 2000. It’s expected that the Fed will […]

Many things can go wrong on a project, including an accident, injury, or property damage. Hazards on the job could result in worker or third-party injuries. Property damage from man-made disasters, such as a fire or explosion, or a natural disaster, such as a flood, hurricane, tornado, wildfire, or earthquake, can destroy a construction site

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the price of used cars and trucks jumped up by 40.5% from January 2021 to January 2022. Used pickup truck prices have risen at a faster clip than new trucks, with the average used full-size pickup truck eclipsing $40,000 in 2021. Why the Hike in

You work hard on the job, only to risk not being compensated. Your job as a contractor is already fraught with risk from various avenues – the last thing you deserve is to be at risk of not being paid in full and on time. Payment delays, however, are common in the industry, causing cashflow

Unlike large corporations, most small construction firms and contractors don’t have a dedicated marketing department (or marketing employee, for that matter) with a big budget to bring in new business. This shouldn’t stop you, however. There are cost-effective, proven marketing strategies you can implement and execute that will help you target the right type of

March was Ladder Safety Month with the American Ladder Institute raising awareness on the importance of safety to prevent ladder-related accidents and fatalities at home and on the job. Let’s review some of the ladder and scaffolding safety basics for construction workers. An estimated 65% of the construction industry works on scaffolding or ladders on

In recent years, construction project management has changed in favor of a streamlined process that minimizes friction, centralizes responsibility, and increases focus on quality and completion. The shift may benefit everyone involved. Traditionally, construction projects have involved project owners’ hiring the architect/designer and contractor separately. Under this approach, the project owner requests a bid for

Construction contracts are one of the most critical aspects of a project. They define the parties involved, the work to be performed, how the work will be done and when it will be done, what materials will be used, and how much the project will cost, among many other things. Following is a list of