You’re busier than ever. But you’re also likely facing new challenges — supply chain delays, labor shortages and increasing customer demands. To help you overcome these headwinds, we’ve put together a comprehensive ebook that in quick six chapters offers insights and solutions to some of the most pressing questions facing contractors today.
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Here is a quick overview of each chapter:
Chapter 1
Top Challenges Facing Construction Businesses Right Now — and How to Overcome Them
Working in construction is not without its challenges, from long-standing concerns such as jobsite safety and complicated governmental regulations to the pandemic that has brought new issues for the industry to address. In our new e-book we explain the top three issues facing the construction industry right now, and offer some potential solutions.
Chapter 2
How to Attract and Retain Top Construction Talent
It’s no secret that the construction industry is scrambling for workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the number of job openings in the construction industry increased from 7 million to 10 million between January and June 2021. And more companies expect shortages to persist in 2022 than did so in 2021, according to the Houzz 2022 State of the Industry report. The worsening outlook for labor availability is particularly prevalent in the construction industry. The good news: Demand for residential and commercial construction services is high across the country, and creative approaches to finding skilled workers exist. We spoke with several pros to learn about innovative ways to find and retain them.
Chapter 3
How to Work Productively With Subcontractors Right Now
Remodeling and building demand remains high, while labor shortages, shipping delays and longer subcontractor lead times have affected pros’ ability to anticipate timelines and schedule jobs. Amid these challenges, builders and designers continue to adapt how they’re working in order to mitigate slowdowns and keep jobs on track. Download our e-book to see how pros are working productively with subs during this challenging time.
Chapter 4
How Pros Are Handling Material Shortages and Price Increases
Making business adjustments to stay on pace with market conditions is key to keeping a firm’s finances positive and clients happy. We asked remodeling and design pros to share the adjustments they’ve made as a result of current material shortages, price increases and labor shortages. Download our e-book to discover how pros have kept their projects on track and their clients satisfied.
Chapter 5
Tips to Boost Construction Business Profits, Growth and Job Satisfaction
A goal without a plan, as the saying goes, is merely a wish. If you want to increase profits and grow your construction business, you’ll want to look at each facet contributing to and detracting from profit and growth. Discover what truly matters and how to formulate a plan that works for you
Chapter 6
Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Succeed in the Construction Industry
If you’re looking to start a construction business, congratulations! You’ve chosen a growth industry. In fact, construction is one of the largest industries in the country, accounting for about 8% of the total workforce. That means plenty of potential for profit — but there are plenty of pitfalls too. As final chapter in our e-book, we offer tips to put your business on the path to success and keep it there.
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