Project bidding is a major challenge for commercial construction subcontractors in the United States. Estimating a bid involves a lot of hard work, research, and thoughtful planning. In its most basic form, a bid is the sum of estimated project costs, overhead expenses, and net profit margin. Click here to read our guide to calculating… Read more »
It may not seem like it, but when your subcontracting business performs work on a job prior to being paid, you are essentially extending credit to general contractors and property owners. Lien rights in the United States are your security and protect your commercial construction business so that you can get paid for your work…. Read more »
The commercial construction market rises and falls with the global economy, but a few trends remain the same. One trend that continues to march forward and increase in importance is environmental stewardship. Green materials, green buildings, and green development strategies all play a role in the design process. More commercial clients demand it, and developers… Read more »
The modern construction site looks different than it did 20 years ago, 10 years ago, and even 5 years ago. Technology and industry trends are driving developers to do things differently, from changes in high-level planning to finding ways to detect minute leaks. Check out these top six constructions trends that are changing worksites in… Read more »
Updated May 7th, 2019 Is your commercial construction business profitable? For many commercial construction companies, the answer is “Yes, I think so!” Due to the inconsistent nature of commercial construction, it is essential to build a healthy profit margin into each of your projects, and to know what the breakeven point is that will determine… Read more »
In the decade following the Great Recession, many American manufacturing companies have struggled to secure loans or lines of credit from traditional banks. As a result, a host of new and different lending options have sprung up to help manufacturers looking to expand, better manage their cash flow, purchase new equipment and more.
Manufacturing is an essential part of the American economy, supporting 8.5% of the country’s workforce. Of the nearly 252,000 businesses that work in manufacturing, 75% of them have less than 20 employees, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. For many small businesses, it can be difficult to find a loan, whether through a bank,… Read more »
If your company has more than a few employees, your revenue is growing, and you are juggling multiple jobs, it’s probably time to hire your own accounting personnel, preferably a Certified Public Accountant. A good accountant often pays for themselves in a relatively short amount of time. After all, finances need to be current and… Read more »
There are many ways to distinguish between different types of construction projects. For many businesses, especially when looking for a construction loan, it is important to understand the difference – and the grey areas – between two types of projects: Commercial Construction and Residential Construction.
For many contractors, securing capital for a project starts when their stress level is already high. The project has started and the crew is on-site or it is only a few days / weeks from starting. Payroll becomes an emergency — how will you pay your team while waiting for the GC to pay you?… Read more »