In the construction industry, one of the biggest challenges is ensuring everything and everyone is in the right place at the right time.  For this reason, effective scheduling can ma… Read More

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… Read More

Construction document management is a process for organizing, storing, and facilitating all relevant documents used throughout construction projects. This includes contracts, blueprints, per… Read More

One of the greatest military minds in all of history, Sun Tzu famously said, “Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.” The outcomes of battles are determined by the pr… Read More

Experienced contractors are more likely to finish projects on-schedule and under-budget with a reliable crew. But project-based work like plumbing, HVAC, or house painting means that staffin… Read More

Everybody looks forward to payday. It’s a time-honored agreement between employer and employee that exchanges honest work for honest pay. However, payroll is more than cutting a check… Read More

Every specialty trade faces seasonality in their business at one time or another. Learning how to deal with it effectively can be the difference between a successful business and an unsucces… Read More

Plumbers are, without question, the backbone of modern infrastructure — the average American uses 400 gallons of water per day. As a vital part of society, competition in the plumbing… Read More

Managing finances is a critical aspect of any business. For electrical contractors, it can be a complex task with unique challenges that arise from the nature of their work, from tracking pr… Read More

Nowadays, especially in Singapore, many electrical contractors use electrical service business software. This service industry ERP software is an essential tool for them to streamline their… Read More

As material and labor costs continue to rise, construction contractors are left wondering– are my jobs priced right? Answering that question, however, can be challenging; pricing is a… Read More

Job costing is a fundamental construction accounting process for tracking costs. Without it, contractors and construction companies are leaving every job up to chance without any way to meas… Read More

Contractors, more than anyone, know that it’s impossible to foresee every challenge a project may face. Up to 35% of all construction projects will have at least one major change, and… Read More

It’s happening! The longed-for reunion of the accounting community at an in-person #QBConnect is this week, from November 7 through November 9. Our team couldn’t be more excited… Read More

It’s no secret that the current labor shortage is top of mind for many in the industry. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, 73% of construction firms report labor shortages as a t… Read More

Creating accurate, timely bids is one of the most essential components for any contracting or construction business. Nonetheless, how to bid on a construction job is not as straightforward a… Read More

Maintaining positive cash flow is a struggle for every business, but especially for those in construction. For most construction businesses, cash is flowing out faster than it’s coming… Read More

What’s your current average profit margin on a job? What would you like your average profit margin to be in the future? What kinds of jobs tend to have the best margin for you? … Read More

It is nearly impossible to make it through a day without encountering an eye-roll-inducing product claim. You know the kind: Younger! Smarter! Healthier! Richer! Marketing language has exten… Read More

100% GRIT. World of Concrete 2022 is next week! More than 60,000 members of the concrete and masonry community will gather in person from January 17th to January 20th to learn more about the… Read More

Many books have been written about data-driven decision making, why it matters, and how the best business operators use it to gain a competitive edge. For many small business owners, ‘… Read More