"Construction" Posts

By Dan Schneider as featured in Construction Today

Many factors can make or break a construction business. Communication across the firm allows for the fast analysis and resolution of problems.

Most construction company owners strive to run a smooth and profitable operation, and yet they stumble along the way. Although a construction company can be one of the most difficult business models to manage by even the most seasoned entrepreneur, many of an owner’s struggles result not from the complexity of the model but from ignoring the details of the business. In virtually every construction company, the details relate to …

By Tyler Burgess as featured in Construction Executive

The success of a construction company is no longer dependent on the artisan or the professional craftsman turned construction company owner, running a profitable and efficient business may be an entirely new craft. By applying these six tenets–and a little bit of hard work and determination–construction company owners can master the craft of business management.

Tenet one: Produce profitable sales

Profitable sales begin with strategic bidding. The person who performs this task must be knowledgeable about the financial side of the business and understand the difference between variable and fixed costs. Variable …