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While the sun was shining, business was booming. The calls never stopped, and jobs were plenty. But now that cold weather is sweeping in, most people are preparing to hunker down for the winter, and… Read More »Expert advice: How to survive and thrive during your slow season
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Legendary NFL head coach Bill Parcells famously said, “you are what your record says you are.” Numbers don’t lie, and results often speak for themselves. As a construction contractor, you should know what your record… Read More »Construction financials 101: Understanding financial statements
Construction document management is a process for organizing, storing, and facilitating all relevant documents used throughout construction projects. This includes contracts, blueprints, permits, payment applications, change orders, RFI’s, and more. At least ten core document… Read More »Construction document management: How to streamline your projects