There was a comedienne whose catchphrase was, “It’s always something.” We are cautiously optimistic that the pandemic will be something we can someday tell our grandchildren about. But you might need to take your mask off to blow-up balloons today because the construction industry is dealing with inflation. 9 Ways To Manage Your Construction Industry […]
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Another war, another continent, and heartbreaking challenges to populations in both countries. While the Kremlin tries to hide the reality of its actions from Russians, it can’t hide the solid blow its economy has suffered. The casualty count in Ukraine continues to rise. Here in the United States, construction business owners brace themselves for the
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“Affordable.” “Dependable.” “Effective and efficient.” “The best.” “We care.” Does any company within any industry in the United States ever say otherwise? Have you ever seen a blog or website that reads: “We’ve been late a few times, but it really wasn’t our fault,” or “We have to price our construction business services higher than
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The construction industry (for purposes of definition) includes: Architecture Construction equipment rental Contractor profit Engineering Fixed-site fabrication Infrastructure projects Labor Materials cost Mechanical/electrical installations New homes/buildings Office/overhead Renovations/replacements Site preparation Structures used to support production equipment (pipes, girders, platforms, etc.) Taxes/interest (except for state/federal projects) Those are construction industry services and supplies directly related to
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If 2020 were an appliance, it would be a Cuisinart®. Businesses have been processed and pulverized beyond recognition, and construction services are no exception. “Survival of the fittest” was coined by British philosopher Herbert Spencer. We often believe the strongest survive, but that’s not always the case. Those most adaptable to change not only survive; they
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Institutional and commercial construction services require heavy-duty, specialized equipment. Unlike infrastructural and industrial jobs, commercial construction stakeholders are usually interested in profit. Commercial Construction Services: More Than Construction Institutional and commercial construction services encompass everything from the building to maintenance, upgrading, and renovating large structures. Contractors and builders are usually employed by private companies. With the
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There are grey areas in construction services. The United States Census Bureau says the construction industry (for purposes of definition) does not include: Gas/oil drilling, including the construction of offshore drilling platforms, digging/mine shoring of mines Land acquisition Maintenance/repairs to existing structures or service facilities Offsite fabrication Production/machinery cost Special-purpose equipment costs (e.g., pews in churches, lockers
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We think plumbing is more than “essential service.” Plumbing pros within construction services provide a critical service. Plumbing Industry Construction Services Outlook For a while, new construction was so lucrative everyone that could got into the business. Whole subdivisions were developed using the “cheap and fast” model. Then, the fly-by-night building companies vanished. That led to
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