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    What Happens When Your Best Foreman Takes a Week Off?
    September 24, 2026 4 min read
    Field OperationsProject ManagementWorkforce & Hiring

    What Happens When Your Best Foreman Takes a Week Off?

    Every contracting company has someone who seems to know everything. They know which customer needs a call before the crew arrives. They know why a material was substituted on a…

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    Ottawa Wants Major Projects Moving Faster. That Could Be Very Good News for Canadian Contractors
    September 23, 2026 5 min read
    Business GrowthProject Management

    Ottawa Wants Major Projects Moving Faster. That Could Be Very Good News for Canadian Contractors

    Canada is talking a lot about building. Infrastructure, energy, natural resources and other major projects are all part of a broader push to increase investment and get projects…

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    Canada Just Changed the Investment Math for Contractors. Here's What It Could Mean for Your Business
    September 23, 2026 7 min read
    Accounting & QuickBooksCash Flow & ProfitabilityTechnology & Software

    Canada Just Changed the Investment Math for Contractors. Here's What It Could Mean for Your Business

    There has been a lot of bad news for Canadian contractors lately. This is one of the better headlines. For the past few months, it has been difficult to open the news without…

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    The Next Generation of Contractors Will Run Their Businesses Differently
    September 17, 2026 7 min read
    Technology & SoftwareBusiness GrowthProject Management

    The Next Generation of Contractors Will Run Their Businesses Differently

    The construction industry has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, but something even bigger is happening now. A new generation of contractors is entering the industry and…

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    The Contractor's Guide to Surviving an Economic Slowdown
    September 17, 2026 7 min read
    Cash Flow & ProfitabilityWorkforce & HiringConstruction Challenges

    The Contractor's Guide to Surviving an Economic Slowdown

    Nobody knows exactly what the economy is going to look like six months from now. For contractors, that uncertainty can be frustrating. You hear about tariffs, interest rates…

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    Construction Costs Are Rising. Here's What Contractors Can Actually Do About It
    September 17, 2026 5 min read
    Job CostingEstimating & BiddingCash Flow & Profitability

    Construction Costs Are Rising. Here's What Contractors Can Actually Do About It

    If you run a contracting business in Canada or the United States, you probably don't need anyone to tell you that things cost more. You see it every time you order material.

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    Tariffs Are Making Construction More Complicated. The Contractors Who Know Their Numbers Will Be Ready
    September 10, 2026 6 min read
    Job CostingCash Flow & ProfitabilityConstruction Challenges

    Tariffs Are Making Construction More Complicated. The Contractors Who Know Their Numbers Will Be Ready

    You can't control what politicians announce. You can control how well you run your business. That may be the most important thing for contractors to remember right now.

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    Trades Need 1.4 Million More Tradespeople. That's a Massive Opportunity for Contractors
    September 10, 2026 7 min read
    Workforce & HiringBusiness Growth

    Trades Need 1.4 Million More Tradespeople. That's a Massive Opportunity for Contractors

    If you're a contractor worried about where the economy is heading, there is one number worth paying attention to: 1.4 million. That is the number of additional trades workers…

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    Canada & the US Is Building. A Lot. Here's Why Contractors Should Be Paying Attention
    September 10, 2026 7 min read
    Business GrowthProject Management

    Canada & the US Is Building. A Lot. Here's Why Contractors Should Be Paying Attention

    The political headlines are loud right now. Tariffs, trade disputes, interest rates and economic uncertainty are everywhere. But underneath all of that, something important is…

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