Executive Summary. Owning your own construction business, or any business for that matter, is not all Porsches and Rolexes. It can be a lonely and rough road. Below are two of the largest potholes in the road. There’s plenty more – these were the first two to top...
Red Flags in Bid Day v. Change Order Pricing
Executive Summary. The difference between bid day pricing and change order pricing is miles apart because of one factor. Learn this factor and certain red flags to look for when working for an Owner. What’s the major difference? There is one major difference...
How to Make a Submittal – Check, Check, Check!
Executive Summary. Making submittals on a construction project is art and science. Increase your success rate on submittals using this method! Check, check, check! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2F2pdwBUl6zE4oaAFjripq?si=4yx16CHtRJCK3_Y13ui6yw What’s a submittal...
Common Rebar Inspection Fails
Executive Summary. Learn here the what-not-to-dos of rebar installation. Some photos of fails here will certainly affect your pour schedule – and they’re so easy to avoid with conscientious workers and timely inspection....
Trench Talk: Kelly Jennings, Small Business CFO
Executive Summary. Accounting is, to some, a necessary evil. Here we hear from an accountant what accounting actually is, why it’s important, and how you can best benefit from your accountant....
Profitability the Easy Way – Via the Bottom Line
Executive Summary. In construction, there are more ways to make money than by increasing production. Find other ways to affect the bottom line without swinging a hammer faster, or even getting more efficient tools....