Small Business

When it comes to marketing, much of the discussion focuses on digital marketing, which involves incorporating social media, email campaigns, e-newsletters, and blogging into one’s sales and marketing strategy. To be sure, digital marketing is critical in today’s world of smartphone usage by consumers and businesses alike. But don’t forget to continue to leverage traditional […]

A contractor’s reputation is everything, with projects often coming from referrals. Customers who are happy with the work performed recommend their contractor to friends and family. As important as the quality of work is the trust a customer develops with a contractor. From the onset, define the scope of the project with your customer, set

With many people enjoying the summer months at the beach, taking a road trip, or going abroad, contractors are busier than ever, tackling more extensive renovations and remodels. Typical renovations include a kitchen overhaul or bathroom upgrade. With clients away for some time, you can complete major renovations without disrupting their daily routine. The fall

Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded on the scene and impacts businesses in every industry, including construction. While many are still navigating how AI can help transform their work, some in the construction industry have already begun leveraging the technology to advance productivity and performance, mitigate risk, and improve safety. What Is AI? The International Organization

Summer is here, and it’s time to beat the heat while on the job site. U.S. cities during the third week of June have already shattered decades-old temperature records as a heat wave stretched from central to eastern portions of the country, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier in June, about 27 million people

Your construction firm may have a fleet of vehicles for your employees to use, or they may use their own trucks or automobiles on the job. You must have the right commercial Auto insurance in place to protect your operation. When do you need Commercial Auto insurance? The company owns the truck(s) or automobile(s) being

Retaining top talent with skilled contractors is crucial for a successful construction business. You can attract and keep great talent, do quality work you’re proud of, make clients happy, get more referrals, and win more projects. You’ll also have your crew wanting to continue to work for you, which is particularly important in today’s competitive

A green building lessens or eliminates negative environmental impacts while also creating beneficial ones. Green buildings help preserve valuable natural resources and improve our quality of life. Over the last decade or so, green construction has gained traction. Everything from climate change to resource shortages and building regulatory changes in many regions have propelled the

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to reconsider what contractors wear on the job. Construction workwear needs to be comfortable, functional, and safe. You also have to consider changes in the weather and how that can impact what you wear. For example, in Colorado, you can go from heavy rainfall in the morning

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted every industry, including construction. While there are still kinks to work out and concerns to address, AI is here to stay and evolve. What Is Generative AI? Generative AI is a category of artificial intelligence that enables machines to learn patterns from vast data sets to create new content,