Tag: Contractors
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‘I want contractors to make a living, not a killing’
CM starts a new series of client profiles this month. First up, the University of Oxford’s Jennifer Makkreel MCIOB talks procurement, quality and sustainability. The prospect of delivering a Passivhaus project for the first time can seem daunting for any client – but not Jennifer Makkreel, the University of Oxford’s deputy head of capital projects.…
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McGee, Erith among contractors in NHS building and fire safety scheme
ABCA SystemsAcorn Analytical Services AES Electrical & Compliance Services Airtube Technologies Airborne Environmental ConsultantsAqua Protec Asbestech Asbestos Survey and Management Ascendant Lifts Group Ayerst Environmental BLS Asbestos Casa Environmental Services Checkmate Fire Solutions ChirmarnCLC Contractors Clifford Devlin DB Fire Solutions EFT Systems Emchia Asbestos Solutions Environmental Essentials Environtec Erith Contractors Eta Projects European Asbestos ServicesFiresec…
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Contractors brace for steel, aluminum tariff impacts
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tariffs on steel and aluminum could do more than curb imports — they could put the brakes on construction activity, too. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Feb. 10 implementing 25% tariffs on all steel and…
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Improving Business Management for Power Sweeping Contractors
The World Sweeping Association has a membership base of power sweeping contractors and here are some of the ways contractors can improve business management of their companies. Adopting strategic approaches like the ones below are ways they can enhance their management practices, which will help drive growth and profitability. Investing in technology is a critical…
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INSTALL Adds Three New Approved Warranty Contractors
INSTALL, the North American leader in floor covering installation training and certification, is pleased to announce the addition of three new INSTALL Warranty Contractors (IWCs): Commercial Interior Resources, F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc., and 345 Construction & Flooring Co. These contractors join an elite group of professionals dedicated to INSTALL’s high standards of training, certification,…
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8 Traits of ‘Best in Class’ Level Contractors
Most construction business owners strive for their companies to do better, grow, be organized, and make more money. The top contractors tend to have the same strategies, systems, and characteristics which take them to the highest level of performance and results. So, what will it take to move your company to the top level? As…
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Contractors scramble to stay on top of Trump’s new policies
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Since taking office, President Donald Trump has signed a cascade of executive orders with big implications for labor, permitting, project funding and other critical issues for contractors. This means the legal landscape is highly uncertain, and contractors…
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January 2025 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Contractors thrive on new business and opportunities, living for the moments when a potential project becomes reality. After completing all the hard work of estimating, preparing and presenting a bid, there’s nothing quite like getting that call from a client to say the job is yours. Here, Construction Dive tracks the top contract wins announced…
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Construction outlook 2025: what contractors need to know
Contractors are juggling optimism and unease entering 2025. From uncertain interest rates to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues and trends that could drive costs up or create new challenges. They are also watching for new work, as some sectors like infrastructure and data centers are booming while…
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How contractors plan for cold weather safety
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A major snowstorm slammed the Gulf Coast this week, while bitter cold gripped much of the eastern half of the country as temperatures plummeted to dangerous lows. The frigid weather can create hazards not only for homeowners…