If you enjoy working with your hands, leading teams, and completing projects large and small, you may find a career as a general contractor to be lucrative and rewarding. General contractors oversee small and large construction projects, including everything from adding an extra bathroom to a home to building shopping malls and skyscrapers. They're involved when projects … [Read more...]

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New contractors who want to branch out on their own and start their own business may be able to take advantage of the robust construction market and find success. Starting a new small business is a monumental task, but if you have passion for the industry and skills in contracting, you may be off to a good start. The construction industry continues to make gains each year, … [Read more...]

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women made up only 10.3% of the construction industry professionals in 2020. This number gets significantly smaller when you look at women doing work on construction sites: just 1%. The remaining 9.3% worked in an office setting. Despite these differences, some companies have taken steps to make the industry more … [Read more...]

Contracts are vital regardless of the size of your construction business. These agreements will protect you from unforeseen risks and help your business succeed. They are also crucial to maintaining the validity of your license. A construction contract sets out the client and contractor’s responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and prices. Unlike the bid, which is an … [Read more...]