Contractors

Construction Job Openings Rise as Dodge Index Slips 0.4%

Dodge's planning index edged down in August while ABC reported job openings near a two-year high, and a new study examined multiskilled crews.

Construction costs surged in May at fastest annual rate since pandemic

Construction costs climbed at their steepest annual pace since the pandemic in May, squeezing contractors caught between rising materials prices and softening b

Elevating Airport Efficiency: Kasa’s Innovative Baggage Handling System for Honolulu Airport

With an estimated 4.5 billion air passengers in 2020, air travel is a cornerstone of modern transportation, connecting people and cultures across the world. However, behind the scenes, the efficiency of airport operations depends greatly on baggage handling systems’ (BHS) reliability and functionality. Many airports, especially those with older infrastructure, have been grappling with outdated…

Crafted Journey How To: Setting Scope, Saving Sanity, and Protecting Long-Term Client Value

The independent workforce continues to grow, with professionals increasingly choosing solo and fractional paths over traditional employment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that independent contractors now represent 11.9 million workers, or about 7.4% of total U.S. employment. Without the structural guardrails of traditional roles, independent professionals must define scope, success, and boundaries…

Digital Marketing for the HVAC industry: Why Online Presence is the Key to Business Growth

HVAC contractors risk losing customers to competitors who master online visibility and reputation management in an increasingly digital marketplace

Empowering the Trades: The Humphrey & Associates Story

A family-run contractor harnesses employee ownership to build a sustainable pipeline of skilled workers for the future