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Contract Surety 09.23.2022

On Time and On Budget?

  As competition for labor and materials remains intense throughout the construction industry, completing projects on time and on budget requires ever more creativity. Industry pros provide suggestions about how to re-think “business as usual.”…
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On Time and On Budget?
Contract Surety 09.23.2022

Where’s The Data? Invisibility Challenges

  To succeed in the construction business, owners not only need data—they need to quickly access and see the right data to inform decisions in real time. Unfortunately, an industry survey finds that doing so…
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Where’s The Data? Invisibility Challenges
Contract Surety 09.10.2022

Painful Labor Shortages

Of course it’s not surprising for anyone in the industry to learn that the annual workforce survey by the Associated General Contractors of America reveals “painful labor shortages” in just about every aspect of construction….
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Painful Labor Shortages
Contract Surety 09.10.2022

Small Businesses: Feeling Opportunistic?

  Forecasters point out that small construction firms have good reason to be opportunistic in steering their businesses forward. In fact, many small businesses had strong growth in 2021, despite unprecedented challenges. Looking toward normalcy,…
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Small Businesses: Feeling Opportunistic?
Contract Surety 09.06.2022

Key Investment: Project Management

  Amidst the many challenges of finding and retaining skilled workers in construction, one of the most key investments is in a strong project manager. Industry experts point out the value of great project management—and…
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Key Investment: Project Management
Contract Surety 09.06.2022

Inflation Hacks for Contractors

  There are some signs that price pressures are easing, but materials and labor remain big challenges for builders. Can you pass on rising costs to customers? Finance experts say doing so might be worth…
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Inflation Hacks for Contractors
Contract Surety 08.26.2022

The Right People

  With labor a constant concern throughout the construction industry, experts say investing in the right people is more crucial now then ever. Whether or not there is a recession, indicators point to the continued…
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The Right People
Contract Surety 08.26.2022

High-Payoff Activities

  Ever pause and wonder where your time on the job is really going? Leadership experts suggest that by allocating 80% of their time to six “high-payoff activities,” construction company owners can experience greater success….
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High-Payoff Activities
Contract Surety 08.19.2022

The Right Equipment?

  Having the right equipment can make or break you in the construction business. Since equipment is not just necessary for the completion of current jobs but also has a big role in determining what…
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The Right Equipment?