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Improve Your Business by Developing a Safety Culture

Construction Business Owner

The correlation between safety education and training and the production levels necessary to achieve profitability in construction is not difficult to understand. Performance leads to profits, and fewer accidents result in fewer expenses and insurance claims.'

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Harnessing the Power of RPA

Construction Business Owner

Despite its simple appearance, the financial equation of “revenue - expenses = profit” is so complex, there are few who truly understand it. Common expenses for operating a construction business include labor, materials, insurance, permits, office space, vehicles, trailers and other incidentals.

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2016 Insurance Market Forecast

Construction Business Owner

Like many businesses, the insurance industry is cyclical in nature. The insurance cycle is important to business owners because it directly impacts insurance premiums. As for insurance pricing today, Table 1 provides a historical picture of insurance industry rates calculated by MarketScout, with 2004 as the base year.

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Creating a JOC Coefficient?

Job Order Contracting

General / Prime Contractor Profit and risk. General insurances. Workmen’s compensations insurance. State unemployment insurance. Federal unemployment insurance. Payment Bond premium(s) (please note that Payment Bonds are required for task order. projects valued over $35K; 9. Social security contributions.

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4 Mistakes to Avoid in Construction Bidding

Viewpoint Construction Technology

For example, if you completely own a piece of equipment, you probably estimate the amount of fuel that it uses on a job, but may not consider including the depreciation, insurance, maintenance, and other costs associated with running it. Missing the Mark on Profitability. Not Keeping Up with Technology and Construction Software.

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Understanding Design Defect Legal Liability

Construction Business Owner

This affects the management of the project, insurance, bonds and, ultimately, profit on a project.' Owners, contractors and designers must understand their potential liability for design issues on a project before the project starts.

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . When this happens, it’s vital to save profit from busy seasons to pay the expenses for the off-season. . Other costs: Insurance, taxes, advertising, vehicle maintenance, dumpster fees, and petrol. 13) Business insurance. Roofing equipment and materials.

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