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Do You Need Progress Billing Software? 9 Must-Ask Questions 0

By Claire Wilson, Siteline For subcontractor accounting teams, there are few tasks as fraught with potential pitfalls as progress billing. What should be a well-orchestrated process to keep money flowing has become an arduous cycle of paperwork, customized forms, disparate payment portals, and a never-ending string of missing information. However, recent innovations in construction technology

Contractor Community – March 2024 0

ASA’s Andrew Christ Hosts SBA Administrator Guzman On March 11, Andrew Christ, an ASA Board Member and owner of Compass Constructors located in Kansas City, (MO), hosted the Small Business Administrator (SBA) Guzman at his company. The SBA Administrator spent about ninety minutes with Andrew and his colleagues, visiting his facility and discussing ways in

Why Construction Needs Women Now 0

By Amy King, The National Center for Construction Education and Research What if I told you that the largest demographic of our population is the same group that is often overlooked or dismissed when it comes to construction careers? This is not only a missed opportunity but rather, millions of missed opportunities. It is expected

Successful women Use Their GRIT to Switch to Construction Careers 0
- HR, Improving Productivity, Leadership, LIFESTYLE, Outlook & Trends, WORKFORCE
- March 25, 2024
By Lindsay Wilson, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Three women including a former architect, interior designer and laboratory technician all have ample cause to celebrate Women in Construction Week. Despite the diversity in their backgrounds and career paths, Elizabeth Hancock, Taylor Patton, and Devon Murray-Mazany share something in common – the courage to switch professions, fueled
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Not a New Idea, but A New Trend – Employee Stock Ownership Plans 0
- Documentation, Improving Productivity
- February 27, 2024
Creating and implementing a formal transition plan helps to ensure the selling party’s goals and objectives are properly documented and addressed. Without a formal plan, the chances for a successful transition could be greatly reduced. But as important as it is to design a meticulous plan, it’s also important to choose which kind of sale to pursue. A new trend that is being evaluated as part of an exit strategy is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, commonly known as an ESOP.
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Facing Serious Labor Shortages, Construction Needs a New Approach 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity
- February 26, 2024
By Jim, Hall, Tenstreet The construction sector is currently confronting a pivotal set of issues. As projections indicate an upsurge in construction spending, the industry grapples with multifaceted hiring challenges, including a widening skills gap, an aging workforce, and heightened turnover rates. Research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover
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