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Risk Analysis
Finances

What Every Contractor Should Know About Risk Analysis Before You Try to Grow

Running a construction business means making decisions that affect your money, your people, and the future of your company. Sometimes those decisions are small, like what equipment to rent for a job. Other times they involve much bigger questions. Do we take on this huge project? Do we add another crew? Do we expand into […]

December 4, 2025
Finances

You’re Not a Bookkeeper – but You Still Need to Think Like One

You got into construction because you’re good with your hands. You know how to build things, lead a crew, and get the job done. But paperwork? Spreadsheets? That’s the part most contractors hate. The problem is, ignoring your numbers can cost you more than any tool or truck ever will. You don’t have to become […]

October 20, 2025
Contractor Bidding Software
Blog

5 Reasons Contractor Bidding Software is Critical for Success

August 11, 2023
Create More Bids, Faster!
Blog

What Does GMP Stand For in Construction?

July 26, 2023
How to Start an Excavation Company
Blog

How to Start an Excavation Company: A Guide for Construction Workers with a Dream

IntroductionStarting your own excavation company can be an exciting and rewarding venture for construction workers or operators with a dream of running their own business. However, it requires careful planning and a solid understanding of the industry. The WORST thing you can do is attempt it without being properly prepared. You could very well end […]

July 17, 2023
Blog

4 Benefits of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contract

June 16, 2023
Starting your own construction company
Blog

Building Your Future: How Much Experience and Money Do You Need to Start Your Own Construction Company?

May 26, 2023
Mini excavator
Blog

7 Things to Look for When Buying an Excavator for Your Construction Business

May 1, 2023
Rising materials costs
Blog

Material Costs Skyrocketed in 2022 – How Contractors Can Deal With It

April 26, 2023

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