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Construction Educational Library
Preconstruction | Health & Safety | Finance & Accounting | Risk Management | Capital
A collection of free guides, tools, and expert coaching for construction professionals. Brush up on the fundamentals, or dig deeper with advanced topics in preconstruction, financial management, risk management, health & safety, and more.
Preconstruction
Project success starts during planning. Learn how to develop accurate estimates, write winning bids, and prequalify the contractors you hire.
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Don’t Underestimate the Estimator: Key Responsibilities of Construction Estimators
In construction, the estimator’s role is fundamental to project success....
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Pro Forma Explained: How Construction Developers Predict Financial Success
Understanding the financial nuances of construction projects requires a deep...
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Bid Security in Construction: How Project Owners & Contractors Benefit
For project owners, the construction bidding process is a complicated...
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Successfully Navigating Public-Private Partnerships in Construction
A Public-Private Partnership (PPP or P3) is a contractual agreement...
Finance & Accounting
Learn how construction businesses effectively manage working capital, accounting processes, and company growth.
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7 Tips to Improve Accounts Payable in Construction
The importance of accurate accounts payable and other accounting records...
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The Construction Bidding Process Explained
Understanding how the construction bidding process works can help your...
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The 5 Key Types of Construction Contracts
There are five common types of construction contracts: lump sum...
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Contractor Financing: The Complete Guide
The financial success of a construction business depends largely on...
Health & Safety
Construction is a dangerous industry. Take steps to make your jobsites safer for workers, analyze data to predict and mitigate future risks, and comply with government regulations.
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Jobsite Security: Assessing and Minimizing Construction Site Risks
Assessing security needs for a construction site early can save...
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Creating a Culture of Safety in Construction
In construction, a positive safety culture impacts a company’s productivity,...
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9 Tips for Effective Subcontractor Management
Subcontractor management, the overseeing, supervision and coordination of subcontractors, profoundly...
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How to Leverage Construction Field Reports for Project Success
In the fast-paced and complex construction world, effective documentation is...
Risk Management
Learn how to identify, mitigate, and manage the variety of risks construction businesses face in the industry.
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10 Common Construction Risks for Contractors & Owners
Construction is a tough, often volatile industry, with one of...
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Builder’s Risk vs. General Liability for Contractors: What’s the Difference?
Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate...
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Performance Bonds for Construction Explained
Performance bonds provide a guarantee that a contractor will fulfill...
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Contractor Bonds vs. Insurance: What to Know
As a contractor, it’s important to have the right protections...
Recent Articles
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Just in Time Delivery in Construction: Minimizing Waste, Maximizing Efficiency
Just In Time (JIT) delivery is a foundational method of...
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Deciphering Construction Drawing Symbols
In construction, every blueprint and drawing is a complex web...
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Successfully Navigating Construction Lien Waivers
Getting paid can be one of the greatest challenges in...
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Construction Administration: Keeping Projects on Track While Mitigating Risk
Construction administration is a term not all general contractors will...