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Balancing Work and Study: How an Online MBA in Construction Management Helps Working Professionals

Construction Marketing

Professionals learn about budgeting, risk management, contract negotiation, and leadership strategies while actively managing projects. Negotiation and conflict resolution courses prepare managers to handle disputes effectively, while financial management lessons improve budget oversight.

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Construction Industry Worries About Fiscal Cliff

ENR Construction

If negotiators fail to strike a deal, construction spending would be cut and many firms’ taxes on income and estates would climb.

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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

Levelset

A standard financial statement package includes four reports: Balance sheet Income statement Cash flow statement Work in progress (WIP) report. Showing them proof of expected income will go a long way to calming their fears. Provide a plan. Often you can request an increase in credit by showing the supplier how you plan to repay it.

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Home Builder Profitability Reached Highest Level on Record

Pro Builder

Last year’s net profit average for builders reached the highest level since management consulting firm The Shinn Group began tracking net income data in 1994. beat out 2006’s levels by just 0.25% and exceeded 2019 income by 1.8%. The previous record was set in 2006, but 2020’s net profit average of 11.4%

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

You’ll be responsible for paying your own taxes and for keeping track of your income and expenses. Because subcontracts are negotiated rather than bid upon, you may not need bonds for subcontracts. Your mileage may vary. You’ll also face many of the disadvantages of going freelance.

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Responsibility and construction marketing

Construction Marketing Ideas

This is a painful expense, but, as he explained, it fit within the framework of the original agreement which he negotiated within his discretion (and from what I could have seen at the time, would have been a contract I would have approved.). He reported to me on one obvious “exception” that would increase costs.

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Triggers and Solutions for Home Building Inflation

Pro Builder

At the current rate of inflation, an increase in wages or income can’t happen fast enough to mitigate it. (In In fact, inflation increases with wage/income growth, so it’s a vicious circle.) 5 Tips for Dealing With 'Take It or Leave It' Ultimatums When Negotiating. That tactic isn’t good for the home builder or for the industry.