Residential Contractor News

Jul 3, 2025

Lumber Price Trends: What Specialty Contractors Need to Know in 2025

If you’re a specialty contractor in fencing, decking, hardwood installation, or any trade that relies on lumber, you’ve likely experienced the rollercoaster of material costs firsthand.

Jul 1, 2025

Construction Budgeting: 5 Proven Strategies for Residential Contractors to Prevent Budget Overruns

As a residential contractor, few things can damage your reputation and profit margins faster than budget overruns.

Jun 26, 2025

How to Boost Your Foundation Repair Business: Smart Tools and Digital Marketing Guide

Most businesses in our industry face a common challenge. Nearly 90% of their customer information and project details lie scattered across different systems without proper structure.

Jun 24, 2025

How Smart Contractors Double Their Job Profits: A Simple Tracking System

Our experience shows a healthy pipeline needs six months of revenue in backlog to propel development. But contractors leave money on the table when they lack proper tracking systems.

Jun 19, 2025

How to Survive a Recession: Proven Strategies for Contractors

Many successful businesses like Disney and Netflix discovered a powerful secret - launching during economic downturns can lead to remarkable growth.

Jun 17, 2025

How to Manage Client Expectations: A Step-by-Step Guide for Project Success

A project manager spends 90% of their time communicating. Projects still face communication issues that result in missed deliverables and unhappy clients.