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Beyond the Tariff Shock: How Forward-Thinking Finance Teams are Using AI-Enhanced Software to Turn Economic Uncertainty Into Strategic Advantage 0
- Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends
- April 22, 2025
By AvidXchange With sweeping new tariffs going into effect in April, middle market companies across industries are feeling the shockwaves. As import duties rise on everything from raw materials to finished goods, finance teams are facing a perfect storm: shrinking margins, volatile supply chains, and recession fears that refuse to fade. The coming months may
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How to Protect Your Projects and Profits from Tariffs 0
- Forcasting, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, Taxes
- April 22, 2025
By Sabrina Miskelly, Document Crunch “This is a very risky time, and it’s important that you understand what’s going on in the contracts that are already under construction. Who is responsible for the implications of these tariffs?” asked Josh Levy, construction attorney and CEO/Co-founder of Document Crunch, to hundreds of industry professionals during a recent
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Are We Ever Going to Do Something About Slow Payments?0
- Outlook & Trends, Payment, Risk Management
- April 22, 2025
The ASA Metro Washington Chapter joined forces with the National Association of Minority Contractors, DMV (District/Maryland/Virginia) Chapter and the Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association to formulate a short paper that explains the issues and what can be done. Subcontractors in the construction industry are often expected to shoulder the financial burden of construction projects, acting
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Third-Party Inspections Are the Key to Enhancing Construction Productivity 0

By Ian Cohen, Inspected.com The construction industry needs increased productivity to meet growing demands and tighter schedules. Emerging technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM), AI-powered project management, and drone surveys change the game. Among these innovations, remote inspection technology is transforming efficiency, altering how projects move from blueprint to completion. Construction productivity lags behind other

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

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