When COVID-19 first started to wreak havoc in the United States, many companies made the difficult decision to close up shop or suspend operations. In some states, they were required to do so by law. But now that many regions are starting to open up again, contracting businesses are discovering a new problem. Construction has … Read more
Experts believe that while the first wave of COVID-19 is starting to ebb in many regions, the threat may be around for much longer. If you are headed back to the jobsite, you should know that the virus is still a concern, and not just because people are afraid of contracting it. Here are several … Read more
If you do most of your work outside, it makes sense to try to stick to the sun when planning out your regular work schedule. During the summer, this is fairly easy to do. Once winter hits, it’s harder to make enough time in the day with the hours of daylight. Throw in employees who … Read more
In an industry that is dictated largely by season and often unpredictable, it’s hard to imagine a time when you’d ever want to decline bidding on a project. However, there are cases when you might get in over your head on a project that has major flaws. When you’re first starting out, you don’t want … Read more
Construction was never known as an industry where you could work for your whole life and never wear out or need to slow down. Yet, there are certain jobs that are much harder on you, or simply harder for you to do. In many cases, the safety of the various tasks and the location of … Read more
Having a lot more time to think about your workflow outside of the jobsite might make you realize that your workspace isn’t working. And even if it is, it may be a good opportunity to revisit what you’re getting from the space, and what you could have instead. A sudden vacation of a lot of … Read more
If you look back at the way you thought the year would go in January, it might be hard to imagine a different conclusion. So much has changed in the past few months that the whole world seems almost unrecognizable. Yet, work will continue, and over time, you’ll find ways to get back to the … Read more
If your goal has always been to become an independent contractor, the independent part might be one of the most appealing aspects. You get to set your own hours and run your business in your own way. In an economic downturn where the whole industry has been turned on its head, you may need to … Read more
When you read about consumer or business confidence, it feels like it could mean a variety of things. What does it mean to be confident in a particular aspect of the economy? How does this data change the way that you make decisions for your contracting business? And what if people turn out to be … Read more
When the world is operating as usual, you probably spend most of your time on the jobsite. There, it’s easy to set goals and determine if you’ve achieved them. If you’re working from home or trying to manage an ad-hoc workspace, productivity takes on a whole new meaning. Here are some ways you can evaluate … Read more