Fall 2024

Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in the Fall issue…

Work Hard, Get Paid – Accounts Receivable Management for Contractors

Construction businesses tend to have a more difficult time getting paid than other types of companies. All too often, payments are not only slow, but also late. This article suggests 10 ways that contractors can tighten up their accounts receivable management processes. A sidebar shares results from a recent survey that shows just how financially harmful slow payments can be.

Keeping Up With Fast-Track Construction Projects

Most contractors would probably tell you that it’s the rare job they’d describe as “easy.” Fast-track construction projects raise the difficulty level even further because the schedule is compressed and the design is typically incomplete. This article explores some best practices to follow when performing a fast-track job, including studying the contract and putting an experienced crew on the jobsite.

The State of Modular Construction

Prefab. Off-site construction. Manufactured builds. Whatever you call it, modular construction has been promising for years to revolutionize how buildings are constructed. But it has yet to truly disrupt the construction industry. This article discusses the potential advantages of modular building, notes the ongoing obstacles and shares some best practices.

Is Wearable Tech a Good Fit for Your Construction Company?

What was once science fiction is now reality. It’s possible for construction workers to walk the jobsite with enhanced visuals from augmented-reality headsets and real-time biofeedback from smartwatches. But construction business owners need to step carefully before investing in “wearable tech.” This article provides some examples of just what it can do.