Started in 1927 as a plumbing and heating company, Trotter & Morton Group of Companies, has achieved phenomenal success in a highly competitive industry. Today, the Calgary-based construction company has grown to projects that include … about How a Successful Construction Company has Lasted for Nearly a 100 years
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What is Low Productivity Really Costing You?
Tracking productivity on construction projects is a game changer. However, getting it right is not instantaneous. Sadly, many contractors do not realize how much low productivity costs them.
Top Tips for Successful Cash Flow Management
Managing cash flows is an important consideration for any business. Construction companies in particular need to manage cash flows to ensure that all elements of a construction project run smoothly.
5 Cash Flow Tactics of Successful Contractors
So you’ve laid the groundwork to keep the cash flowing by addressing the strategic aspects of managing cash flow. But, experts will tell you that managing cash flow also requires tactical actions designed to get … about 5 Cash Flow Tactics of Successful Contractors
Preparing Students For A Successful Career In Construction
Equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the construction industry is rewarding. It’s especially true for instructor Robert Streatch of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), who has more than a dozen combined … about Preparing Students For A Successful Career In Construction
5 Common Estimating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
There are often psychological barriers to estimating that are bigger contributors to inaccurate bids than technical failures. The beauty of recognizing these pitfalls is that you’ll be able to spot disastrously low estimates long before … about 5 Common Estimating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Top Ways to Build Weather into Your Estimates
Since 1998 average temperatures have exceeded the historical average, still when the cold strikes it comes with steeper temperature drops. All construction estimates rely somewhat on historical information. When it comes to the weather, though, … about Top Ways to Build Weather into Your Estimates
Key Steps Construction Companies Can Take to Manage Impacts of Climate Change
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has released a guide to help project owners, designers, and contractors better equip themselves to understand and manage climate impacts now and in the future.
Five Outdated Excuses for Using Spreadsheets
There was a time when spreadsheets were the workhorses for many business processes. Before special purpose apps and cloud-based project management software, spreadsheets were easier and more accurate than paper ledgers and calculators, so people … about Five Outdated Excuses for Using Spreadsheets
Preconstruction Meetings: Everything You Need to Know
Preconstruction meetings come in many formats because every party to a construction project uses them, both individually and collectively. However, a project without a preconstruction meeting is a project poised to have difficulties.
