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Mastering Material Procurement to Increase Profitability

August 4, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Mastering Material Procurement to Increase Profitability

Whether it’s residential, commercial, or industrial construction—an efficient procurement program is essential to achieve solid profits in a construction project. We’re going to explain in further detail, but—generally speaking—the goal of the contractor’s procurement plan […]

Contractors

Researching and Identifying Potential Projects and Clients

August 4, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Researching and Identifying Potential Projects and Clients

As we’ve mentioned before, a lot of you who contact us are losing money on jobs. Obviously, you’re not going to stay in business too long like this—let alone make millions per year with your […]

Contractors

Project Delivery Methods Explained

August 4, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Project Delivery Methods Explained

The main thing you need to understand about the different project delivery methods is that they’re all different in their own unique way. So what is a construction project delivery method? The project delivery method […]

Contractors

The Construction Bidding Process for Dummies

August 4, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on The Construction Bidding Process for Dummies

Although most people may not realize it, the construction industry wouldn’t be able to operate without the construction bidding process. What do you need to know about the bidding process? Well, it plays a pivotal […]

Contractors

Competitive vs Negotiated Bidding

August 4, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Competitive vs Negotiated Bidding

We already covered the bidding process in a different lesson, but we felt it was necessary to dedicate an entire lesson to the differences between competitive and negotiated bidding—the two main types of construction bidding […]

Contractors

Creating a Winning Construction Bid Proposal Like the Experts

August 4, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Creating a Winning Construction Bid Proposal Like the Experts

This lesson is crucial. In fact, how to create a winning construction bid proposal might be the most-asked question we get. For that reason, you might want to consider watching this a few times. Creating […]

Contractors

How to Bid on DOT and Government Projects

August 1, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on How to Bid on DOT and Government Projects

When it comes to Department of Transportation and other government-related projects, is the bidding process for these projects different than private, non-government projects? You betcha. Construction projects related to the DOT and government can be […]

Earthmoving & Excavation

What are the 10 Most Efficient Attachments for Earthmoving Equipment and Why?

June 28, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on What are the 10 Most Efficient Attachments for Earthmoving Equipment and Why?

View the complete article here. There must be hundreds of different types of attachments out there available for your skid steer, excavator—or whatever type of equipment you’re operating. And, each type of attachment serves its […]

Trucks & Hauling

Understanding the Differences Between CDLs and Non-CDLs

June 26, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Understanding the Differences Between CDLs and Non-CDLs

View the complete article here. Whether you’re a seasoned construction entrepreneur, an independent contractor, or even a small business owner in the transport sector—navigating the ins-and-outs of driver’s licenses is an essential aspect of your […]

Cranes & Lifting

The Essential Guide to Slings in Heavy Equipment Operations

June 26, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on The Essential Guide to Slings in Heavy Equipment Operations

View the complete article here. A sling—in its most basic definition—is a flexible attachment used between the load and a lifting device. These essential tools are tailored to accommodate loads of various sizes, shapes, and […]

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