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Celebrating Women in Construction

March is an exciting time of year to celebrate and reflect on the countless contributions that women have made throughout history to society, culture, economy, and for those of us in this industry, construction. From politics to the arts, from...

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Prequalification: Benefits and Challenges for General Contractors

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Prequalification: Benefits and Challenges for General Contractors

Every general contractor (GC) knows the importance of prequalification for subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors. An entire project can be derailed...

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Mary Grubbs, CEO of LJS Waterproofing selected for Constrafor's Opportunity Builder Spotlight

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A Trailblazer in the Construction Industry:  Featuring Mary Grubbs

Mary Grubbs is changing the game in the male-dominated construction industry as the CEO and President of LJS Waterproofing LLC. Her remarkable...

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What can construction firms learn from Southwest's IT failure?

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What can construction firms learn from Southwest's IT failure?

The recent Southwest Airlines debacle serves as a cautionary tale for the construction industry. The airline's meltdown, which was caused by a...

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Construction Invoicing Basics

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Construction Invoicing 101

Construction Invoicing Basics Invoice Template Essentials A construction invoice or payment application provides an account of the work completed and...

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Certificates of Insurance 101

  1) What is a Certificate of Insurance?

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The Best Way to Finance Your Construction Business

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The Best Way to Finance Your Construction Business

  Does your business need cash? Seems like a ridiculous question – of course you do! Whether it’s to pay your suppliers, to grow your business,...

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How Are You Managing Your Critical Back Office Documents?

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How Are You Managing Your Critical Back Office Documents?

  While document management, or the system or process that is used to capture, track and store digital data, might seem like a foundational...

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Factoring vs. Debt: How to Choose the Right Financing Option

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Factoring vs. Debt: How to Choose the Right Financing Option

  Receivables financing, also known as invoice factoring and supply chain financing, has made a significant comeback in recent years as...

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Introducing Constrafor’s New COI Management Tool

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Introducing Constrafor’s New COI Management Tool

  Simpler than before At Constrafor it’s our mission to support subcontractors and general contractors by streamlining administrative duties –...

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