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Foremen are typically responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of a construction crew, which may include carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and other skilled tradespeople. They may also be responsible for creating and managing project schedules, ordering materials, and ensuring that safety protocols are being followed. In order to be successful in this role, a foreman […]

A construction project will generally involve numerous types of specialties. Nobody knows how to do everything! That’s why General Contractors hire subcontractors to perform specific parts of the job in which they have expertise. A project generally starts by having to dig into the ground – excavation! Excavation is a specific type of construction work […]

Rapidly rising materials costs are a real concern for any construction contractor, especially in light of the price inflation we are experiencing these days. But there are strategies you can use to mitigate the risk and save your profit. Here are ten strategies you can use to account for rising materials prices: Including a contingency […]

Your bidding process can make or break the job…or even your bottom line.  Here’s a few tips to help you when you’re ready to put \”pen to paper\” (or better yet, when you are ready to submit your bid through ProfitDig construction bidding software).   Clearly define the scope of work: Make sure you have […]

There are all different sizes of projects you can pursue, ranging from projects you can work on yourself right away – smaller jobs in town, for example – to big jobs on bigger sites. As a smaller company just starting out, you always want to strive to grow and get larger, for the most part. […]

An escrow account is essentially a savings account that’s managed by your mortgage servicer. How can this be helpful in managing the cashflow in construction? If you are thinking of becoming self-sufficient in the construction industry, investing your profits into an escrow account is one thing that you might want to consider. YOU NEED TO […]

Construction is a tough business. It can make you rich. And it can drive you into the ground. You can be successful in your own construction business, if you do things the right way. 1. You need to be really good at whatever it is you do. Forget about starting your own business until you […]

If you own a construction company, you’ve probably got a lot of money going out, and hopefully some money coming in. if you don’t keep track of all that, you don’t really know if you made any money or not. So how can you manage that? Dave Ramsey is big in the world of personal […]

Let’s talk about what kind of tasks or checklist items are involved in closing out a project. How do you tie up all the loose ends and get ready to completely disconnect from a project? It Starts With The Punch List Items Jeff Spencer, a highly experienced construction Project Manager, explains the process of finalizing […]

Part of running a profitable construction business is making maximum use of your resources. Sometimes jobs or parts of a job get held up for one reason or another. When this happens, you need to reallocate those resources. There are phases of a project that allow you to make use of labor and resources from […]