With job-cost accounting, estimators now have the tools to make intelligent adjustments and get an A+ on every bid. Job-cost accounting provides contractors with the ability to track actual costs ...

To ensure an accurate estimate, you must determine all job-related costs. Are you overlooking direct job expenses? Blueprints and specifications often don't indicate these costs. If you don't identify ...

The profit you want to earn is just that. It is the amount of money you want to make at the end of the year based on the risk you take and the return you want for being a business owner. I recommend ...

After a weak March jobs report, analysts wondered whether the weak payrolls figure was merely a blip or a sign of true weakness in the job market. Now comes a new sign that it may be time to worry.

Carpenters use both power and hand tools to build buildings, cabinets, doors and other objects made of wood. You must have the necessary knowledge and skills to start a successful carpentry business.