Construction businesses have always had a communication problem. There are emails, text messages, phone conversations, plans, photos, site…

For trades and construction businesses, managing costs has become increasingly difficult. Materials, labour, fuel and transport expenses continue…

Trade shows are expensive. There’s the stand, travel, accommodation, team members away from their normal jobs, signage, collateral,…

Being a great carpenter, electrician, plumber or builder and running a great business are two very different skill…

One of the great advantages of being a smaller trades or construction business is that you can move…

There are plenty of ways construction businesses try to win more work: tenders, marketing, networking, advertising and increasingly…

Construction businesses rarely grow in a straight line. There are good years, difficult years, weather events, funding changes,…

Growing a construction business can look great from the outside. Revenue climbs, more projects are won and the…

Many trades and construction businesses begin with one person who is exceptionally good at what they do. As…

Many trades and construction businesses begin with an owner who is exceptionally good at the work. That expertise…

Construction businesses are under pressure to move faster, respond to increasingly complicated opportunities and keep pace with technology…

Many trades and construction businesses are built around the owner’s technical ability, judgement and commitment to quality. That…