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The Canada-US Trade Fight Just Got More Complicated. Here's What Contractors Need to Know
If you're a contractor in Canada or the United States, you've probably heard enough about tariffs already. There has been announcement after announcement, new deadlines…
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Tariffs Are Changing the Cost of Doing Business. Here's What Contractors Should Be Watching
If you run a contracting business, you probably don't need another article explaining that material prices are complicated right now. You already know.
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The September 30 Infrastructure Deadline: What U.S. Contractors Should Be Doing Now
For U.S. contractors, September 30, 2026 is a date worth putting on the calendar. That's when the current authorization supporting Federal Highway Administration programs under…
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The $580 Billion BUILD America 250 Act: What U.S. Contractors Need to Know
America is preparing for another major infrastructure investment and contractors should be paying attention. The proposed BUILD America 250 Act would authorize approximately $580…
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Canada's New $8.8 Billion Infrastructure Program: What Every Canadian Contractor Needs to Know
Canada's construction industry is entering one of the most significant periods of investment in recent history. Governments across the country have made it clear that increasing…
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Are Government Contracts Increasing in Canada? What Contractors Need to Know in 2026
If you're a Canadian contractor wondering whether government work is about to increase, the answer is yes. Federal and provincial governments are investing billions of dollars…
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From Backlog to Booked Solid: How to Turn Spring Demand Into a Full Pipeline
Every contractor knows the feeling. One week, things are quiet. Quotes are sitting. Jobs are pending. You are wondering when things will pick up. Then spring hits.
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Protecting Contractor Margins Amid Material Price Volatility
Materials are the backbone of every construction project. Lumber, steel, concrete, wiring, plumbing, everything costs money, and every price change can hit your bottom line.
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Labor Loss in the New Year and How to Fix It
Revenue dips. Payroll feels heavier. Jobs take longer than expected. Owners start asking the same question they asked last year and the year before.
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