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What Clients Really Want from Their Contractor in 2025
Contractors often focus on tools, timelines, and technical execution. But homeowners and property clients? They’re looking for more than...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 4, 20252 min read
How to Fix Your Construction Business Before It’s Too Late Insights from Timothy Wingate Jr.
If you’re a contractor, cash flow is everything, but most construction businesses have no idea how much they’re actually making. Many end...
Construction Champions Podcast
Apr 3, 20253 min read
Why Construction Projects Fall Behind and How to Fix It
In construction, delays aren’t just common, they’re expected. But that doesn’t mean they should be accepted. From weather and permits to...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 2, 20253 min read
How Rising Interest Rates Are Reshaping the Construction Industry in 2025
The construction industry is feeling the ripple effects of rising interest rates. With borrowing costs climbing and lenders tightening...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 1, 20252 min read
Why You Don’t Need the Lowest Price to Win More Jobs Insights from Nicole Glover
Too many contractors believe the lowest bid always wins. They slash prices, lower margins, and race to the bottom, only to realize...
Construction Champions Podcast
Mar 31, 20253 min read
How Tariffs Are Raising the Cost of Construction in 2025
Contractors are already grappling with rising costs, tight labor markets, and project delays—but now, tariffs are adding a new layer of...
Ron Nussbaum
Mar 30, 20252 min read
Impact of Tariffs on Construction Materials
The recent imposition of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico is causing concern among construction...
Ron Nussbaum
Mar 29, 20251 min read
3 Construction Business Habits to Break in 2025
The construction industry is evolving faster than ever and the builders thriving in 2025 aren’t doing things the way they did even two...
Ron Nussbaum
Mar 28, 20252 min read
How to Fix Construction’s Reputation & Protect Homeowners Insights from Geraldine Smith
Construction is one of the most important industries in the world, yet it has one of the worst reputations. Homeowners fear being...
Construction Champions Podcast
Mar 27, 20253 min read
How to Win More Referrals Through Better Customer Communication
Referrals are the lifeblood of most construction businesses. But while many contractors depend on word-of-mouth, few have a strategy in...
Ron Nussbaum
Mar 26, 20253 min read
5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Construction Business
The construction industry is evolving fast, from tech innovations to labor shortages, changing client expectations, and shifting...
Ron Nussbaum
Mar 25, 20252 min read
Why Most Construction Marketing Fails Insights from Katie Smith
Marketing is one of the most misunderstood parts of the construction business. Many contractors throw money at ads and agencies, only to...
Construction Champions Podcast
Mar 24, 20253 min read
The Biggest Mistakes Growing Construction Companies Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Scaling a construction company is a sign of success, but growth brings new risks. Many contractors expand without the systems, people, or...
Ron Nussbaum
Mar 23, 20253 min read
How to Scale Your Construction Business Without Losing Control
Scaling a construction business is an exciting milestone, but growth comes with challenges. Expanding too quickly without the right...
Ron Nussbaum
Mar 22, 20253 min read
The Best Client Management Strategies for Construction Companies
Managing client relationships in construction is just as important as managing projects. A well-structured client management strategy...
Ron Nussbaum
Mar 21, 20253 min read
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