In the past few years, the construction industry has had to begin paying more attention to sustainability. It appears that this will become increasingly more prominent moving forward as well. Proposed Congressional legislation has emphasized sustainability, with bills such as the Green New Deal going as far as proposing the upgrade of every building in
According to information from the Associated General Contractors of America, there are more than 670,000 construction companies in the United States. As a small business owner, it may at times, seem as though you’re a small fish in a vast pond. You may be left continually wondering what you need to do to stand out
One of the most significant problems with the construction industry is that owners are very much stuck in their existing ways and processes. A perfect example of this is seen with the use of paper timesheets. Modern time clock software is available today that can help streamline the payroll process and provide small business owners
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about how time clock apps could help save you time and money by streamlining your payroll process. However, if you utilize your time clock app properly, there is a hidden benefit that could help your business tremendously. Mobile time clock apps could potentially help communicate project delays to
A couple of weeks ago, millions of Americans sprung their clocks forward thanks to daylight savings time. This process causes us to lose an hour of sleep each spring. But more and more data is coming out showing just how dangerous daylight savings time can be. Studies show that heart attacks and car accidents rise
As a small business construction owner, you may continually be searching for ways to improve your current business practices. Being proactive and innovative can increase the chances of long-term success, as they’ll allow your company to stand out from local competitors. According to Small Business Trends, about half of small business construction companies will fail
Many small business owners tend to overlook the hiring process. They often want to make sure that they hire employees who are strong, willing, and able. However, your hiring process should be much more in-depth than this. You should want to make sure that you hire employees who are a good fit for your team
As a business owner, every dollar counts. You should continually be looking for ways to streamline your expenses so that you can allocate resources more efficiently. One of the simplest ways to do so is by evaluating your current time and attendance system. Unfortunately, many business owners are stuck working with outdated paper timecards. As
According to Small Business Trends, only 35 percent of small business construction companies ever make it to their fifth year of business. There are numerous reasons why this could be the case. As a small business construction owner, you should be as concerned about the long-run as you are with the short-term. Below, you’ll find
Today, more people than ever are accessing the internet. Not only does this allow people to remain connected to one another through social media, but it also influences their buying decisions. Consider information from Hubspot that says 97 percent of individuals search online to find a local business. As a small business owner, it’s critical