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Phoenix to See Contractor and Construction Services Grow with Opportunities
Posted on June 6th, 2022
Phoenix, AZ, is now one of America's top cities for growth during the last decade, especially during the COVID pandemic. While we are seeing a slowing construction in 2022, "the highs of 2021 should be surpassed as early as 2024."
Phoenix to See Contractor and Construction Services Grow with Opportunities
Posted on June 1st, 2022
Phoenix, AZ, is now one of America's top cities for growth during the last decade, especially during the COVID pandemic. While we are seeing a slowing construction in 2022, "the highs of 2021 should be surpassed as early as 2024."
With their money and time on the line, customers always take precautions when hiring new contractors. They vet contractors to get someone qualified for the job. As a contractor, you need to know the factors customers use to weed out contractor services. Here are some red flags customers look for when hiring a new contractor.
There are certain people that come to your mind when you think about success. Having close access to ultra-successful people can yield some pretty incredible information about who they really are, what makes them tick, and, most importantly, what makes them so successful and productive. The truth is that what successful people do daily, the things that define them, are actually discreet and little actions. Here are 5 things successful people do well.
It's no secret that having an Arizona contractor's license is a must to work in the construction industry. But did you know that there are also several ongoing obligations you must meet in order to keep your license active? Everything you need to know about getting and maintaining your AZ contractor's license is outlined below.
Though a simple concept at face value, consistency is something most people struggle with. It involves the deliberate repetition of actions to achieve long-term goals. These actions stem from the new habits you acquire, which finally lead to success.
Unfortunately, lack of focus, too many distractions, and no commitment or discipline can hinder your efforts at being consistent. Read on for tips on how to develop consistency.
Workers' compensation helps when employees suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. It relieves the contractor of the burden of covering the employees' medical care, funeral costs, ongoing care, wages during the injury or illness period, and disability benefits. Workers' comp is a complicated and regulated type of business insurance. Insurance companies have to come up with a way of ensuring that you pay the right amount for your coverage, thus workers' compensation audit. Read on to learn more about the ins and outs of workers' compensation audits.
If you have tried to start a new project lately, like that summer-time deck, then you've likely seen lumber prices soar out of control. As of June 2021, lumber was still priced at $1,300 per thousand board feet. Although this is down slightly from the peak high in May of $1700, this is still several times higher than the pre-pandemic numbers. The main factors that have affected wood prices are demand and staffing shortages.
It is now over two decades in the 21st century, and the world is experiencing unparalleled economic growth. As the population continues to grow, the demand for living spaces is increasing immensely; thus, it's is not surprising to see the mushrooming of skyscrapers and apartments in different cities.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected most businesses including the engineering, construction, and building sectors. It forced many contractors out of work and left businesses struggling due to the restrictive measures put in place to prevent the spread of the virus. Nonetheless, all hope is not lost and contractors can still grow their businesses in the post-COVID era by following these tips.