Contractors Central
The Formula to Winning More Construction Bids
You’re not a professional athlete, but to you, every day is still a competition. While a football player might hit the field, or a baseball star may spend more time in the batting cages, you, and general contractors like you, spend time developing bidding strategies to become more profitable. That’s your version of practice. And …
Are You Working with Green Materials?
While steel buildings come in several different colors, one of the most important colors you’ll hear is ‘green.’ But in this instance, we’re not talking about paint on the exterior of a building. We’re talking about energy efficiency. In fact, one of the biggest benefits of steel is it’s the most recycled material on the planet. …
Steel Workshop Tool Review: Komatsu Pneumatic Forklift
So often throughout the Armstrong Steel Network, my colleagues and I will offer advice about buying and erecting your steel workshop. Because steel buildings are so simple to erect, many people like to take their own time and do it themselves. If that’s the case with you, then you’ll likely need some kind of forklift …
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Tips to Managing and Supervising Your Subcontractors
Did you bite off more than you could chew? You’re strained, and you don’t know what to do. There might come a time in your business when you just can’t get all the proposed work done on time. In order to make sure you never have to accept more responsibility than you can handle on a …
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Is Your Company Website ‘Under Construction?’
The internet has been an integral part of our economy for over three decades. It isn’t going anywhere and if you aren’t taking full advantage of it, you competitor will surpass you. Every company needs an online presence. This is more than a website, but that’s the best place to start. Honestly, in this day …
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7 Deadly Sins of Steel Building Construction Management
You all must know about the seven deadly sins. Gluttony, Lust, Greed, Pride, Wrath, Sloth and Envy. Have you ever heard about the 7 Deadly Sins of Construction Management? Probably not, since I made them up! But in all seriousness, working in the construction industry can be dangerous. In fact, Business Insider Magazine added several construction related jobs …
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Steel Workshop Tool Review: Craftsman Push Mower
As we approach the spring and summer months, depending on where you live in the U.S, it’s time to stow the shovels and snow blowers in the back of your steel workshop, and bring out your trusty lawn mower. This is the perfect time to perform maintenance and get your mower ready for the start …
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Time Management Tips for General Contractors
A minute here. An hour there. In your position, you know that any spare moment can turn right back into the hustle and grind of everyday life. Do you feel like you work 24 hours a day, but you don’t seem to ever get anything done? As a contractor, time management isn’t just a crucial …
Would Your Company Take a Job Erecting Steel Buildings?
I often get opportunities to talk to several steel builders and contractors around the country and they often tell me the same thing. Business is getting tougher and tougher to secure. With a market share of around 10%, the United States is the second largest construction market worldwide. Many people and businesses are building, as …
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