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Supporting Responsible Growth for Contractors 0

By Jason Dettbarn, Merchants Bonding Company For contractors actively pursuing growth, one of the most important strategies they can employ is to assemble a team of trusted advisors, including a surety. A surety’s in-depth understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing contractors can be invaluable. Contractors should take the time to understand their growth goals,

How Smart Contractors Are Solving Workforce Challenges 0

By NCCER Staff The construction industry is facing an undeniable challenge: Workforce shortages and skill gaps are making it harder for subcontractors and specialty contractors to meet project deadlines, maintain quality and operate efficiently. With increasing project demands and fewer qualified workers available, companies must adopt smarter strategies to maximize productivity without compromising safety or

AI for Subcontractors: Your Newest Productivity Tool in the Toolbox 0

By Sheri Kitchen | Editorial Board Member, FASA Artificial Intelligence. Two words that can spark everything from fascination to fear. In the world of subcontracting, where every hour counts and every detail matters, it’s no wonder there’s hesitation. Many worry that AI might take away jobs, or replace the skilled human touch that keeps this

Streamlining Subcontractor Collections: 6 Hacks for Accelerated Cash Flow 0
- Best Practices, Cash Management, Improving Productivity, Payment
- April 22, 2025
By Claire Wilson, Siteline Payment delays cast a long shadow over the construction industry, particularly for subcontractors. Here’s what we know: Subcontractors often function as the project’s informal bank, with a staggering 77% reporting they routinely front project costs. Yet, consistent payments remain elusive, with only 5% of subcontractors reporting they always get paid on
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Productivity by Design: How Leading Contractors Build Capacity Across the Country 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity
- April 22, 2025
By Monica Kioshi, Kent Companies Productivity is more than a buzzword; it’s a benchmark. It determines whether a project hits profit targets or misses them and whether clients return for future work or start looking elsewhere. And in today’s labor-strapped market, productivity doesn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of intentional investments in people, systems,
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Better Building Envelopes. Less Chance of Leaks. Fewer Headaches for Glazing Contractors, Construction Managers, and Owners 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends
- March 25, 2025
The AGMT and NACC certification programs are improving the construction industry. By: Jeff Dalaba, AMS, Inc. In recent years, U.S. construction insurance rates have spiked, with water infiltration and losses related to water damage as top risks. A survey of over 340 industry professionals cited most defects and failures were caused by glazing subcontractor and/or
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