Aarni Heiskanen is the Managing Partner of AE Partners, M.Arch, helping AEC firms innovate and re-energize he also blogs on AEC-Business.com. We recently picked his brain about how AEC professionals can invest more in business development and innovation. Here’s what he had to say: Why do you think it is that some AEC professionals are…
According to the EHS Today Magazine, approximately 500 workers were killed in the construction industry in 2012. While this number represents one of the lowest casualty rates since 2002, it underscores the critical need for safety on every construction site. By understanding the importance of safety and following good safety procedures, construction workers can do…
Florida is in a construction boom. Contractors and those who are interested in becoming contractors may be pleased to see the increase in projects from home remodeling to residential and commercial buildings in the Florida construction industry. As one of the top states for employment in this field, according to Associated General Contractors of America,…
Starting a construction business is unlike any other business in the world. While there are standard considerations such as taxes and the legal structure of your business, there are several considerations you have to make that are unique to the construction world. Before you go out and start building your construction business, you need to…
Being a contractor or tradesman means that time management is an important consideration. Finding apps can help you manage your resources, check on progress and make your tasks easier. Considering 49 percent of builders own tablets and the number is expected to grow, apps that are handy for those in the construction business are worth…
Demolition is something that happens more often than people realize. In most cities, new construction cannot begin until demolition has been done. Las Vegas was famous for its wave of demolitions that took down most of its iconic buildings and replaced them with new and bigger gambling palaces. When someone buys a piece of property…
When you work on projects worth thousands (or hundreds of thousands) of dollars, you have to carry insurance to protect yourself as well as your clients. Construction insurance comes in many different forms, some of which are project-specific. 1. General Liability Coverage What happens if one of your employees accidentally plants a sledgehammer in a…
The commonwealth of Massachusetts has a thriving construction industry for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. If you have a construction project you need done in Massachusetts, you want to be sure to hire a contractor that is properly licensed to do the job. Contractor requirements in Massachusetts are not complex, but it is helpful to…
Steel fiber concrete is the newest innovation in reinforced concrete products. It is made by mixing small steel fibers in with a concrete mix either in a factory setting, or at the job site. If it is made at a job site, fiber manufacturers recommend having a qualified quality control professional onsite to make sure…
Chavon Wilcox is CPA, CCA and a CCIFP with Aronson LLC who has specialized for 14 years in the construction and real estate industry. Here, she offers professional advice to residential and commercial contractors on managing their accounting. Read on: What are some of the unique accounting needs of residential and commercial contractors? Cash is…