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2020 was an unusual year for the construction industry, to say the least. Now that more projects are opening and the sector is starting to recover, some long-standing...

Before we get into the specifics of a general contractor salary, let’s talk first about the role of a general contractor. Also known as a building manager, a general...

Construction businesses have faced unprecedented demand for their services in the last decade. Despite this, many find it difficult to remain profitable and generate...

The construction industry has garnered a reputation for being chronically over budget and behind schedule. This perception, however accurate or inaccurate, can impact...

Construction may be slower to transform than some industries, but it still adapts to changing times. Even if contractors resist embracing new technologies in their own...

Racism in construction includes graffiti, nooses, statements, actions, and other forms of discrimination on the jobsite. Whether obvious or subtle, these racist acts...

Whether you call them Gen Z, Zennials, or some other nickname, the generation born between 1997 and 2012 is beginning to take their place in the workforce. Right now...

To say that 2020 was a year of adjustment would be an understatement. Over the last year, everyone in construction (and every other industry for that matter) has undergone...

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and...