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Estimates Provide a Foundation for Spending Plans
Don’t let estimates and spending plans get confused. While they work together, they have different roles to play in managing construction...

Yvonne Root
5 hours ago2 min read
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Financial Planning in the Construction Industry
You’ve heard the saying “Not my circus, not my monkeys.” And you know what it means – it’s about a problem that is not your...

Yvonne Root
Jun 113 min read
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How Experienced Construction Contractors Control Costs
You probably don’t remember all the times you “got it” as you were growing up. From learning how to walk to understanding how to read,...

Yvonne Root
Jun 43 min read
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WIP Report Mistakes to Avoid
While WIP Report Mistakes can have to do with inaccurate data input, there are numerous higher-level mistakes to avoid. Mistakes that can...

Yvonne Root
May 214 min read
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An Overlooked Supply Chain Essential
Supply chain problems, supply chain disruptions, supply chain issues! It’s everywhere. Neither you nor our firm can fix a worldwide...

Yvonne Root
Apr 302 min read
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How to Make Construction Estimating Make Dollars and Sense
Construction Estimating is Hard Construction estimating is complex. It requires a blend of detailed mathematical calculations, in-depth...

Yvonne Root
Apr 234 min read
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Get the Cash Register Ringing in Construction
The first two parts of this four-part series concerning building an excellent bid package were Knowing What to Bid on a Construction...

Yvonne Root
Apr 163 min read
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How to Price for Your Construction Projects
The first (introductory) article of this four-part series concerning building an excellent bid package titled Knowing What to Bid on a...

Yvonne Root
Apr 92 min read
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1099-NEC a Step-by-Step Guide
W-9 Comes Before 1099-NEC The first step to dealing with IRS Form 1099-NEC in your construction business is to collect and manage IRS...

Yvonne Root
Jan 233 min read
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Always Be Reconciling
Always Be Reconciling Reconciling Accounts in Construction The bottom line, low-down, simple purpose of reconciling construction...

Yvonne Root
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Training Construction Employees – Part 1
Have you wondered how to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive in the construction industry when your employees are often less...

Yvonne Root
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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The Power of Saying “I Don’t Know” in Construction
When, as a construction contractor, you think you’re expected to know something you don’t, you may react by trying to cover up your lack...

Yvonne Root
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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What Construction Workers Really Do
Construction Workers Really Do Represent I remember attending a convention in a city and state other than mine. One day, my companion...

Yvonne Root
Aug 7, 20243 min read
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I Got the Bid and Other Contractor Horror Stories
Have you ever “gone for it” only to discover that you hadn’t really prepared to take care of it? Have you ever thought, “This will get...

Yvonne Root
Jul 24, 20246 min read
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How to Tell These Twins Apart – COGS or OPEX
The summer between my freshman and sophomore years in high school, I was given one of my most fun babysitting jobs. A professor at the...

Yvonne Root
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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Construction Contractors Need Attitude!
The ability to adjust to the proper constructive attitude of the moment sets leaders of quality construction businesses apart.

Yvonne Root
May 29, 20243 min read
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Building the Invisible (so you can build the visible)
Building in Rosyconstructionland In Rosyconstructionland, everything goes right from preplanning to project completion. All material...

Yvonne Root
May 23, 20244 min read
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The Burden of Neglecting Labor Burden
Even though some refer to their vehicle as their “wheels,” it would be at least a tad bit crazy to neglect putting tires on those wheels...

Yvonne Root
May 8, 20243 min read
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When Heads Down Won’t Cut It
A Heads Down Story I recently encountered a heads-down worker. She was courteous and kind when we first stepped into the space where she...

Yvonne Root
May 1, 20245 min read
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Meet Our Operations Coordinator and Juggler Extraordinaire!
When we learned that today is International Jugglers Day, we knew it was time to introduce you to our Operations Coordinator, Jennifer...

Yvonne Root
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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