In construction projects, general contractors hire subcontractors to handle specific aspects of a project, which ranges from plumbing to roofing and electrical fittings. A subcontractor may employ and pay a team of workers to help him with the task. In their line of...
The old man winter is gone, and spring is here to welcome the long-awaited warm temperatures. You have to carry out landscaping projects to clear up your yard, lawn, and garden in preparation for the warm weather ideal for outdoor activities. Spring landscaping...
Running a construction business is not easy; you have to deal with huge budgets that can run into seven figures, but still, you have to account for the small costs as well. If you fail to put everything into perspective before beginning the project, and planning with...
As a contractor, it's important to know how to schedule projects so they start on time and finish as planned. This is especially important if you are renting your equipment, as you will often rent certain machines for a specific project only and will need to give them...
You're a busy contractor and you know how important project scheduling is to your productivity and for your customer's satisfaction. Every aspect of a project has to be planned and scheduled well in advance to ensure that it's completed on time and within budget. One...
Should you rent or purchase the equipment and machines that you need for your construction projects? While buying your very own equipment may seem great at the first glance, the reality is that renting is often a smarter idea. Here are some scenarios and reasons to...
Whether you are looking to replace equipment for your contracting business, or you need equipment for a new business venture, it can be difficult to know whether you should purchase or rent construction equipment. While this is not an easy decision to make — and which...
When you're planning your next job, you also need to think about which equipment you need to get it done. You may want to use something that you have on your lot; though there are going to be times when you're going to need to rent something to get the job done. Here...
