Tag: Contractors
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Improving Business Management for Power Sweeping Contractors
The World Sweeping Association has a membership base of power sweeping contractors and here are some of the ways contractors can improve business management of their companies. Adopting strategic approaches like the ones below are ways they can enhance their management practices, which will help drive growth and profitability. Investing in technology is a critical…
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INSTALL Adds Three New Approved Warranty Contractors
INSTALL, the North American leader in floor covering installation training and certification, is pleased to announce the addition of three new INSTALL Warranty Contractors (IWCs): Commercial Interior Resources, F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc., and 345 Construction & Flooring Co. These contractors join an elite group of professionals dedicated to INSTALL’s high standards of training, certification,…
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8 Traits of ‘Best in Class’ Level Contractors
Most construction business owners strive for their companies to do better, grow, be organized, and make more money. The top contractors tend to have the same strategies, systems, and characteristics which take them to the highest level of performance and results. So, what will it take to move your company to the top level? As…
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Contractors scramble to stay on top of Trump’s new policies
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Since taking office, President Donald Trump has signed a cascade of executive orders with big implications for labor, permitting, project funding and other critical issues for contractors. This means the legal landscape is highly uncertain, and contractors…
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January 2025 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Contractors thrive on new business and opportunities, living for the moments when a potential project becomes reality. After completing all the hard work of estimating, preparing and presenting a bid, there’s nothing quite like getting that call from a client to say the job is yours. Here, Construction Dive tracks the top contract wins announced…
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Construction outlook 2025: what contractors need to know
Contractors are juggling optimism and unease entering 2025. From uncertain interest rates to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues and trends that could drive costs up or create new challenges. They are also watching for new work, as some sectors like infrastructure and data centers are booming while…
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How contractors plan for cold weather safety
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A major snowstorm slammed the Gulf Coast this week, while bitter cold gripped much of the eastern half of the country as temperatures plummeted to dangerous lows. The frigid weather can create hazards not only for homeowners…
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ACPA Announces Safety Training for Concrete Contractors at WOC
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced the launch of the Coworker Safety Training program this week at World of Concrete. According to the ACPA: Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the U.S. The Coworker Safety…
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NAO: ‘Few credible contractors’ for public buildings maintenance
Property professionals have told the National Audit Office that there are “few credible contractors” for some types of government building maintenance. A shortage of contractors is one of the concerns the NAO highlights in a new report on the government’s £49bn maintenance backlog across the public estate. The public spending watchdog is calling on the…
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American Express is connecting contractors to Billd’s extended payment terms for materials purchases
The business world has undergone a rapid digital transformation in recent years and industries with complex, traditionally analog operational processes – like the construction industry – stand to benefit. Construction businesses have a lot to juggle, including unpredictable pay cycles, which can be exacerbated by complicated on-the-ground operations and incongruent payment terms. Manual payment processes…