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Learn to say no
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How to Say No to a Job That’s Not Worth It

Every contractor’s been there. The job looks easy enough, the client seems decent, and you think, “What the heck, I’ll take it.” Fast forward two weeks, and now you’re losing money, dealing with headaches, and wondering why you didn’t trust your gut. The truth is, not every job is a good job. Some just aren’t […]

May 22, 2025
Avoiding scope creep
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Don’t Let Scope Creep Eat Your Profits

If you’ve been in the construction game for more than a hot minute, you’ve probably run into the dreaded beast known as scope creep. It starts out innocent enough — “Hey, while you’re here, can you just…” — and before you know it, you’ve sunk another day or two into work you never bid for. […]

May 20, 2025
Summertime cashflow
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Keep the Checks Coming: How to Avoid Cash Flow Crashes This Summer

May 15, 2025
Summertime cashflow
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Keep the Checks Coming: How to Avoid Cash Flow Crashes This Summer

May 15, 2025
Metal Building
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Why Steel is the Best Choice for Building Cost-Effective Sports Facilities

Constructing a sports facility involves making several important decisions, one of the most crucial being the choice of material. A sports complex must be durable, spacious, and withstand heavy usage. Among the various options available, steel has emerged as the ideal choice for building these structures, offering numerous benefits that are hard to overlook. From […]

May 13, 2025
Why small contractors have an advantage
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Why Small Contractors Might Actually Have the Upper Hand in a Down Economy

May 13, 2025
Managing material costs
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Navigating Price Fluctuations in Construction Materials

May 8, 2025
Getting your first jobs
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How to Get Your First Construction Jobs (Without Getting in Over Your Head)

May 6, 2025
How to get construction experience
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How to Get Experience in Construction or Engineering When You Don’t Have Any

May 1, 2025
Contractors finding opportunities
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Getting Your First Construction Job as a Sub: Real Tips That Actually Work

Getting Your First Construction Job as a Sub: Real Tips That Actually Work If you’re just starting out as a subcontractor, one of the biggest challenges is landing that first gig. You don’t have a long list of references, you’re still building your crew, and you’re trying to figure out where to even start. Well, […]

April 29, 2025
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