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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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    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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    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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    Construction Is Busy. So Why Are Contractors Still Struggling?
    August 27, 2026 13 min read
    Cash Flow & ProfitabilityJob CostingProject Management

    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
    August 26, 2026 5 min read
    Workforce & HiringProject ManagementField Operations

    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
    August 19, 2026 5 min read
    Business GrowthEstimating & BiddingProject Management

    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?
    August 13, 2026 8 min read
    Cash Flow & ProfitabilityProject ManagementBusiness Growth

    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)
    August 13, 2026 7 min read
    Technology & SoftwareProject ManagementField Operations

    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.
    July 30, 2026 5 min read
    Field OperationsTechnology & SoftwareProject Management

    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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