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Your cash should be working for you... here’s why | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - February 25, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutesIf you're leveraging financing from outside sources, what are you doing with all of your extra cash flow? You should be using it to grow other areas of your business. Where can you put your money to use? To start, you could go hire more employees so you can take on larger projects. Or, you ...
How the infrastructure design of airports is changing | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - February 23, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutesThe pandemic has left its mark on the airline industry and is fundamentally changing the way that designers are building airports. Experts say that airports will prioritize touchless tech, protecting public health, cargo operations, and environmentally friendly designs, among other changes. O...
The Art of Construction Scrum
Built with Billd - February 21, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutesThe framework for effective productivity in construction 👇 Construction Scrum. On this episode of Built with Billd, we sat down with Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, an international keynote speaker and best-selling author to talk about his recent book, Construction Scrum. It's a step-by-step playb...
Four strategies for coping with inflation | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - February 18, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutesWe're currently confronting the worst flare-up of prices in over 30 years. Many companies are at risk of being burned out in the first half of 2022. What should you be doing to reduce the stress inflation has on your business? Listen to this week's Finance Friday to learn about four strategie...
Inflation is here to stay... or is it? | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - February 16, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutesConstruction industry experts report that inflation will persist through 2023 even if the pandemic fades. According to Global Chief Economist Dana Peterson, "Some inflation is temporary, pandemic-related, but other pressures will remain." What should you be doing to combat these industry press...
Not all financing options are created equally.. | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - February 11, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutesLines of credit have historically been based on your company's past financial data. Previous revenue, debt-to-income ratio, profitability, and current cash flow are all taken into consideration. However, it's difficult to take on larger projects if your bank lines are based on previous data rat...
Why you NEED to follow proper OSHA guidelines | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - February 09, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutesThe last quarter of 2021 saw a lot of repeat OSHA violations from different companies around the United States. With many of these companies facing fines well into the six figure mark, some even saw fines that eclipsed $400k. On this week's episode of Walkthrough Wednesday, we talk about the im...
The future of the construction industry
Built with Billd - February 07, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutesThe construction industry was everything but predictable in 2021. Inflation, labor shortages, and volatile material prices caused problems throughout the entire industry. A lot of things happened. On this week's episode, Russ Briscoe and Jon Katz go head to head to talk about construction in ...
The economic outlooks for 2022 | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - February 04, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutesDespite all of the challenges in 2021, the construction industry has seen an uptick in construction starts since the beginning of 2022. Lead times on materials have also began to shrink which leads to downward pressure on material pricing. These are all great signs for 2022. However, inflati...
Why construction workers receive $28B a year | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - February 02, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes39% of construction families are enrolled in a public safety net program. That's compared to 31% of families across all other industries. Why? Because more and more construction workers are being identified as independent contractors rather than full time employees. This means that they'r...
The TRUE cost of slow construction payments | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - January 28, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutesSlow payments affect more than the subcontractor. Every one in the payment chain is impacted. From the lender, all the way down to the subcontractor - no one is safe. Slow payments lead to increased bid prices, unneccesary project delays, and rising material prices. Listen to this week's Fi...
What we know so far about the infrastructure bill | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - January 26, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutesA lot of information about the infrastructure bill is still coming into focus at the start of 2022. With $125 Billion of federal funds available, it's important for contractors to know where those funds will be directed. Currently, there are seven key areas that we know of so far where funds w...
ICYMI: A people first approach to managing construction
Built with Billd - January 24, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutesConstruction is a relationship-based industry - we all know that. But are you giving enough time and energy to the relationships inside of your business? By taking a people-first approach to construction management, you can hire better (and retain more) employees, which is especially important...
Ways you can reduce your DSO | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - January 21, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutesMost subcontractors have an average DSO of 90 days. They're the first to pay, and the last in line to be paid. If it’s taking you 90 days to be paid, that means your working capital is sitting in your accounts receivable and you can’t use it to reinvest into new projects. How are you suppose ...
New year, new construction trends? | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - January 19, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutesWith COVID-19 still dominating into 2022, experts have forecasted 5 trends that they believe will drive the industry in 2022. The bounce back of commercial office space The rebound of the hospitality industry Finding solutions to supply chain issues Reallocation of popular asset classes The...
New year, new construction trends? | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - January 19, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutesWith COVID-19 still dominating into 2022, experts have forecasted 5 trends that they believe will drive the industry in 2022. The bounce back of commercial office space The rebound of the hospitality industry Finding solutions to supply chain issues Reallocation of popular asset classes ...
Common mistakes that are draining your cash flow |Finance Friday
Built with Billd - January 14, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutesHaving positive cash flow is imperative to the success of your business. Without it, it’s very challenging to grow. Why? Because you won’t be able to expand into new geographical regions or hire additional labor to take on larger projects. Unfortunately, when we talk to subcontractors, a lot...
How a private housing fraud scheme cost the US Military $18.7 Million | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - January 12, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutesPennsylvania-based Balfour Beatty Communities, pleaded guilty to one count of defrauding the US Military. For six years, they caused military families to suffer as they were forced to wait through lengthy and unnecessary delays of maintenance issues. BBC employees were accused of closing wor...
ICYMI: The transition to efficient material purchasing
Built with Billd - January 10, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutesIn construction, a lot of time and energy is wasted in the communication process between the field and the office. As our industry continues to embrace technology and innovation, purchasing and material management is an area that still lags behind. But with the arrival of companies like Struc...
How your brand can effect your businesses finances | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - January 07, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutesBuilding a strong positive brand around your construction business helps you stand out and not become a commodity. The minute you become a commodity, you start competing on price and racing to the bottom. That's not where you want to be. So, how do you stand out? By putting in quality, comp...
How a modular bridge reconnected a Louisiana Community | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - January 05, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutesOn August 29th, 2021, Hurricane Ida slammed into the gulf coast of Louisiana. The hurricane left a lot of damage in its wake, specifically in the town of Barataria. The main bridge that connected the 1200 person community to the mainland was destroyed; leaving the town stranded. Thankfully,...
Why you should be holding debt during high inflation periods | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - December 31, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutesDuring really high inflationary periods, you should be holding long term debt. Why? Because inflation brings down the value of the dollar down meaning you're technically paying less per month despite the payment being the same. So, during high inflation periods, you should be taking out debt ...
The problem with UCSBs ’”dormzilla” project | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - December 29, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutesUC Santa Barbara faces backlash on their proposed “Dormzilla” project. In the proposed plans for Munger Hall, an 11-story, 1.68 million square foot student housing center, 94% of the bedrooms had no windows. Plus, with a density of 221,000 students per square mile, Munger Hall would be the 8th...
The problem with UCSBs '"dormzilla" project | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - December 29, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutesUC Santa Barbara faces backlash on their proposed “Dormzilla” project. In the proposed plans for Munger Hall, an 11-story, 1.68 million square foot student housing center, 94% of the bedrooms had no windows. Plus, with a density of 221,000 students per square mile, Munger Hall would be the 8...
The future of education in the construction industry
Built with Billd - December 27, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutesThe number of students transitioning into the construction industry has steadily declined over the past decade. One reason for this could be due to the lack of vocational training in schools. On this week's episode of Built with Build, we sat down with Dr. Patrick Suermann, department head of t...
Is the “call before you dig” system broken? | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - December 22, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesFailures and inefficiencies in the 8-1-1 system are costing consumers $61 Billion per year. Why? Because 8-1-1 policies lack teeth and they don’t mandate the reporting of damaged utility lines. Plus, utility companies and third party locaters are being sent to do work for projects that don’t ...
Is the “call before you dig” system broken? | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - December 22, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesFailures and inefficiencies in the 8-1-1 system are costing consumers $61 Billion per year. Why? Because 8-1-1 policies lack teeth and they don’t mandate the reporting of damaged utility lines. Plus, utility companies and third party locaters are being sent to do work for projects that don...
The construction payment cycle is broken | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - December 17, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutesThe construction industry has failed subcontractors. Why? Contractors are acting like a bank and floating money for somebody else's project, but not getting paid back for it for roughy 90 days. Except unlike a bank, you’re probably not charging interest on your money. If you’re not paid fo...
The construction payment cycle is broken | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - December 17, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutesThe construction industry has failed subcontractors. Why? Contractors are acting like a bank and floating money for somebody else's project, but not getting paid back for it for roughy 90 days. Except unlike a bank, you’re probably not charging interest on your money. If you’re not paid for 9...
An influx in civil spending could put even MORE strain on the industry labor shortage | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - December 15, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesBrace for impact. The recent uptick in civil spending could put a serious strain on the current labor shortage. As more and more jobs are coming down the pipeline, the demand for labor will continue to increase. What happens when the supply of construction workers fails to meet the demand? Hi...
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