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Aug 14, 2023

Lien waiver 101: Protecting your payments in construction

A lien waivers is a legal document protecting property owners or builders from potential claims by subs or suppliers. Learn more here.

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Aug 10, 2023

The importance of SOV in construction

A schedule of values establishes payment structures and outlines the total contract values. Learn more about construction SOVs and creating them here.

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Aug 10, 2023

Protecting profit: How to increase your revenue by 15%

Listen to the full episode to hear more about how to take control of your accounting processes and ensure long-term financial success for your construction business.

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Aug 8, 2023

How to improve your construction accounts payable processes

Accounts payable is a crucial process in the construction industry. Discover how construction companies can better manage their accounts payable process here.

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Aug 3, 2023

The full guide to construction bidding: Definition, tips & more

Construction bidding promotes fair competition, cost-effectiveness and quality control. Learn more about good construction bidding and winning more jobs here.

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Jul 31, 2023

The advantages of commercial builder’s risk insurance

Discover why commercial builders need builder’s risk insurance. Learn about its advantages and why it’s vital for protecting construction investments.

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Jul 26, 2023

Everything you need to know about general contractor markups

Several factors influence markup percentages, negotiations, and when to adjust markups. Discover the ins and outs of general contractor percentage markup here.

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Jul 25, 2023

9 tips to improve your construction draw process

The construction draw process is a series of steps followed by lenders, contractors and clients during a construction project. Click here to learn more.

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