Debt Feels Like an Easy Solution – But It’s Not! Got a cut on your hand? Clean it up, put on a bandage, and go about your day. But...

The Hidden Costs of Labor: Building a Better Labor Burden Most construction contractors underestimate labor burden because they don’t...

When subcontractors find that pieces of the money puzzle are missing, it could be because they are pricing the same way their GC prices,...

In our last post concerning Margin vs. Markup , we told you that we would “show you how to convert markup to margin so you can price your...

This vs. That Because you’re in construction, you know the difference between certain things that many others often get confused about....

Don’t let estimates and spending plans get confused. While they work together, they have different roles to play in managing construction...

If you or someone you know has ever had a leg injury that called for the use of crutches to move about, you know how difficult and...

The first (introductory) article of this four-part series concerning building an excellent bid package titled Knowing What to Bid on a...

So, a construction project has gone out for bid, and you’re interested in getting in on the action, but you’re unsure how to know your...

There are two sides to the accounting coin used by profitable construction contractors: Past and Future. Accounting for the Past...

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...

So, what is a sleek construction business? It is refined, polished, streamlined, smooth, visually appealing, functional, sustainable, and...

What’s the most useful tool in your toolbox? No, it’s not a measuring tape, although measuring tapes are useful. What’s more useful is...

Although it is only three words long, the name of our construction-centric accounting firm, The Profit Constructors, says a lot. We make...

When the team at The Profit Constructors drilled down to what our firm provides for our clients – seeking to encapsulate it in one word –...

I watched the reaction in his eyes and face when I told my friend that one of the criteria our team uses when determining whether we will...

“If your business depends solely on its owner, you don’t own a business but instead hold a job.” – Alan Wozniak Many think they own a...

Going With the Flow Cash Management in the construction industry is a make-it-or-break-it piece of financial administration. The flow of...

While the idea of investing in your construction contracting business can run from purchasing new tools or equipment to spending on...

Some tend to think of “profit” as a dirty word. We disagree! Dictionary Examples Dictionaries provide a basic understanding of the...