Archive for Florida Contractors

Why Does Corruption Occur A Lot in the Construction Industry?

Corruption exists in all industries. Unfortunately, corruption is higher in construction than any other sector of the economy. It is estimated that there are 10-30 percent losses through corruption yearly for the construction industry.
Reasons why corruption can happen easily and occurs a lot in the construction industry:

The size of the

Most Popular Construction Unions

Construction Unions have been around in the United States since the 1935. In 1935, the Federal Labor Relations Act gave U.S. workers the right to have collective bargaining rights. Since then, unions appeared and grew.
Most construction trades have unions and your trade (as a contractor) usually determines what union you

Artificial Intelligence and the Contractor Field

Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t solely the future…it’s here. The construction industry and all forms of contractor work are slowly adopting AI into their practices. AI is now seen as a norm, it’s not “sci-fiction” like once seen years ago. Each year, AI technology continues to evolve and advance.
In the construction

The 101 on Mechanical Contractors

There are so many different types of contractors – plumbing, electrical, HVAC, general, etc. For this article, we wanted to focus on mechanical contractors and share a little bit about the job.
According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, a mechanical contractor is a contractor who offers services

The 101 on Construction Managers

Construction managers have many responsibilities including planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closing a project. It can be a stressful job but it’s also a rewarding job. These managers have to care about the budget, time management, quality, contracts, and safety.
A good construction manager (CM) should be analytical, creative, know how

Top Habits and Skills of Successful Construction Company Owners

There are many construction companies out there, but not all are successful. What can help a construction company succeed? There are a few things or habits a construction company owner or manager can do to guarantee a better chance of success.

Organization – Successful businesses are organized and can multitask multiple

10 Reasons to be a Contractor

Looking for a new career? Or just starting out in the working world? Consider a career as a contractor. Contracting is a huge field. Electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, roofers, painters, sheet metal workers, and more are all contractors. Whether you enjoy being indoors or out, there’s a specialty for you.
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Ways to Improve Communication in Construction

 
Good communication is essential for anything in life to be successful, including in the construction industry. As a contractor licensing company, we wanted to share with you different ways you can better your communication so your contracting company can be more successful.
But first, what causes poor communication in construction?

Unclear writing
Mistakes

Ways to Streamline a Contracting Business

With change comes growth – sometimes a company needs to adapt to different processes in order to take the business to the next level. With different streamlining techniques, you can make things more efficient in your business. It’s not always a hard task to introduce new methods into your business,

Reasons Why Construction Companies Close

Starting up accompany or even running a company, in any industry is a challenge. With the construction boom, construction companies are bidding hard to get jobs, which means its more challenging than ever to start up in the construction industry. There’s a lot of things that can help you grow