Idle time is the silent killer of profitability — especially in the trades. Every minute your crew waits for materials, tools, instructions, or access to a job site is money out of your pocket. You... Read More

Running blind is dangerous. Yet many contractors operate without tracking key performance metrics — not because they don’t care, but because they don’t know what to measure or how often. Without clear data, you can’t... Read More

Progress payments are common in the contracting world — but they can be a blessing or a curse depending on how you structure them. Too many contractors accept lopsided payment terms. They front-load labor and... Read More