Category: Business Services
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Linxup Launches Driver Coaching Sessions to Help Fleets Improve Safety with Telematics
Linxup has rolled out a new feature aimed at improving fleet safety: Driver Coaching Sessions. Built into the company’s Driver Coaching Dashboard, this tool enables fleet managers to quickly identify risky driving behaviors, schedule coaching sessions, and track driver performance directly within the Linxup platform. The dashboard organizes key alert data and trend insights, helping…
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Why Construction Site Theft Is Rising in 2025 — and How Proactive Security Can Stop It
The first half of 2025 has been plagued by economic uncertainty – and that includes the construction industry. Construction spending has taken a dip of about 3.5% year-over-year. On top of that, tariffs on Canadian lumber, which comprises 85% of U.S. lumber imports, are at 14.5% and expected to increase to 34.5%. According to Oxford…
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Construction Firms Embracing Tech Gain Competitive Edge in Bids, Revenue, and Talent
Don’t underestimate what technology can do for a construction business. That’s the overriding message from a newly released benchmarking report covering the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Findings from the 2025 AEC Inspire Report from Unanet [of which I am co-author] show a clear performance divide between AEC firms that are mature in their…
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Construction Firms Embracing Tech Gain Competitive Edge in Bids, Revenue, and Talent
Don’t underestimate what technology can do for a construction business. That’s the overriding message from a newly released benchmarking report covering the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Findings from the 2025 AEC Inspire Report from Unanet [of which I am co-author] show a clear performance divide between AEC firms that are mature in their…
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How Construction Firms Can Build a Strong Financial Roadmap Amid Rising Costs and Growth
As your construction firm navigates today’s economic landscape, the $1.2 trillion public infrastructure bill, passed a few years ago, continues to carry both promise and uncertainty. Nevertheless, the domestic procurement preferences and materials sourcing requirements tied to this legislation still hold the potential to create meaningful growth opportunities. That said, it’s crucial to be prepared…
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Construction Cost Inflation Slows in Q2 2025, RLB Report Shows
Construction cost inflation continues to cool, according to the Q2 2025 Quarterly Construction Cost Report from Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB). The report shows year-over-year cost growth dropped to 4.4% in April 2025, compared to 5.42% in the same period last year. The report provides a data-driven snapshot of current construction trends across North America, aimed at…
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Financing for Equipment Rentals | For Construction Pros
Equipment manufacturers, as well as their customers, look at construction equipment financing as routine. A necessity if you will — especially if you don’t have the hundreds of thousands of dollars sitting around burning a hole in your pocket. But, you know, who does? Having a deeper understanding of ways rental companies can use financing…
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2025 Construction Survey Shows Industry Staying Resilient Amid Labor and Economic Strains
Despite economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and ongoing labor challenges, construction firms across the U.S. are staying resilient and planning strategically for the future, according to the newly released 2025 Construction Industry Survey from CBIZ. The nationwide survey gathered responses from general contractors, subcontractors, design/build firms and consultants in the architecture and engineering sectors. The…
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4 Common Forecasting Mistakes Construction Companies Should Avoid
Few industries are so sensitive to the whims of the economy as construction. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, inflation and regulation have left many businesses feeling as though they just can’t keep up. How can anyone make meaningful, actionable projections when every month brings a new and unforeseen change? The answer is that a good…
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The Trend Toward Bright-Line Protections: Recent Legislative Updates to Prompt Payment Laws Across the Country
Prompt payment statutes have long served as the backbone of financial fairness and predictability in the construction industry. Designed to ensure that those who perform work and furnish materials are paid timely, these statutes help maintain cash flow stability across all tiers of a project. In recent years, state legislatures across the country have taken…