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A collection of free guides, tools, and expert coaching for construction professionals. Brush up on the fundamentals, or dig deeper with advanced topics in preconstruction, financial management, risk management, health & safety, and more.
Preconstruction
Project success starts during planning. Learn how to develop accurate estimates, write winning bids, and prequalify the contractors you hire.
Pro Forma Explained: How Construction Developers Predict Financial Success
Understanding the financial nuances of construction projects requires a deep...
Bid Security in Construction: How Project Owners & Contractors Benefit
For project owners, the construction bidding process is a complicated...
Successfully Navigating Public-Private Partnerships in Construction
A Public-Private Partnership (PPP or P3) is a contractual agreement...
Invitation to Bid (ITB) Explained for Construction
An invitation to bid (ITB) is an official document issued...
Finance & Accounting
Learn how construction businesses effectively manage working capital, accounting processes, and company growth.
7 Tips to Improve Accounts Payable in Construction
The importance of accurate accounts payable and other accounting records...
The Construction Bidding Process Explained
Understanding how the construction bidding process works can help your...
The 5 Key Types of Construction Contracts
There are five common types of construction contracts: lump sum...
Contractor Financing: The Complete Guide
The financial success of a construction business depends largely on...
Health & Safety
Construction is a dangerous industry. Take steps to make your jobsites safer for workers, analyze data to predict and mitigate future risks, and comply with government regulations.
Creating a Culture of Safety in Construction
In construction, a positive safety culture impacts a company’s productivity,...
9 Tips for Effective Subcontractor Management
Subcontractor management, the overseeing, supervision and coordination of subcontractors, profoundly...
How to Leverage Construction Field Reports for Project Success
In the fast-paced and complex construction world, effective documentation is...
Construction Safety Management: Building a System to Reduce Risk
Due to the high-risk nature of construction work, having a...
Risk Management
Learn how to identify, mitigate, and manage the variety of risks construction businesses face in the industry.
10 Common Construction Risks for Contractors & Owners
Construction is a tough, often volatile industry, with one of...
Builder’s Risk vs. General Liability for Contractors: What’s the Difference?
Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate...
Performance Bonds for Construction Explained
Performance bonds provide a guarantee that a contractor will fulfill...
Contractor Bonds vs. Insurance: What to Know
As a contractor, it’s important to have the right protections...
Recent Articles
Navigating Obstacles in Construction Cost Management
The financial stability of construction firms often hinges on their...
Construction Project Over Budget: What to Do & How to Prevent It
On construction projects, going over budget is an all-too-common scenario....
Cultivating & Managing a Healthy Construction Backlog
One of the great challenges for contractors is finding a...
Construction Material Storage: Tips for an Efficient Laydown Yard
Construction sites are full of moving parts – schedules to...