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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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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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Construction Is Busy. So Why Are Contractors Still Struggling?
If you own or manage a contracting business, there is a good chance that the word "busy" has come up a lot lately. There are projects to quote, customers to call, employees to…
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The Skilled Trades Shortage Isn't Going Away. Contractors Need a Different Strategy
There's a strange problem happening in construction right now. There is work. There are projects. There is demand. But a lot of contractors still can't find enough people to do…
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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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What Is Administrative Work Really Costing Your Contracting Business?
Your employees are busy. Your crews are working. Your office is answering phones, scheduling jobs, sending invoices and keeping customers updated.
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The 10 Best Jobber Alternatives for Contractors in North America (2026)
If you are looking for a Jobber alternative in 2026, you probably already know why. Jobber has become one of the better-known platforms for contractors and home service…
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The Contractors Winning in 2026 Aren't Working Harder, They're Working Smarter.
For years, success in construction was often measured by who worked the longest hours. The first truck on the jobsite. The last one to leave.
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33.7-Acre Pheasant Run Retail Plan Advances in St. Charles
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Seven 33-Storey Towers Proposed in Ajax with 3,100 Suites
95 Developments has revised The Rose Hill on Monarch in Ajax to seven 33-storey towers containing approximately 3,100 suites.

135,000-Square-Foot Aviation Training Build Starts in Calgary
Calgary Airports has broken ground on the Alberta Training Centre of Excellence for Aviation and Aerospace, part of a 135,000-square-foot facility south of the YYC terminal.

Chicago Approves $200M Ford City Warehouse Campus
Chicago City Council approved a $200 million plan to replace Ford City Mall with four industrial buildings.

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