July 1, 2015: Georgia’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) — a reading of economic activity in the state’s manufacturing sector — increased 6.5 points during June. The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Report is underwritten by the Manufacturing and Distribution Group of Smith & Howard, a top Atlanta CPA firm with a focus on serving manufacturing businesses, and is produced monthly by the Econometric Center at Kennesaw State University.
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It’s something we ask each other all the time: “What’s goin’ on?” But, on a construction project, this phrase is more than just a friendly greeting. It’s an essential question with implications about what’s happened so far and where the job in question is going.
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How Contractor Purchasing Policies and Procedures Can Impact Profitability
Posted by bgoricki on May 27, 2015 4:52:18 PM
Winning the bid for a job is only the first step toward a profitable project. If you start out with a clear understanding of the job’s requirements and make a reasonable estimate of its costs, you’ll be in a good position to make money.
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Creating an Employee Wellness Program in the Construction Industry
Posted by bgoricki on May 27, 2015 4:46:12 PM
The owner of a midsize general contracting business was frustrated by his company’s lackluster profitability. He’d invested in top-quality equipment, managed his projects as efficiently as possible and maintained a steady backlog. He’d also assembled an outstanding team of loyal and hardworking employees.
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The term “cloud computing” has been around for many years now. But the term is employed in various ways. It can refer to using virtual servers to offer users access to stored data via the Internet. Or it can mean the use of any application outside of a company’s internal computing environment. Cloud computing is also often the “catchall” descriptor for the near ubiquitous use of smartphones and tablets.
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Improving construction productivity: Focusing on job-site logistics can put projects on the fast track
Posted by bgoricki on Mar 25, 2015 9:06:25 AM
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How to reduce insurance premiums for contractors: 5 suggestions to implement
Posted by bgoricki on Mar 25, 2015 9:00:53 AM
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Six Sigma in construction management can help take customer service to the next level
Posted by bgoricki on Mar 25, 2015 8:54:02 AM
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How ESOPs work: Is an ESOP a good fit for your construction company?
Posted by bgoricki on Mar 25, 2015 8:49:16 AM
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Many of us have read or watched news reports about the poor conditions of our nation’s roads, electrical grids, airports, water supply plants and buildings. Whether it’s a bridge crumbling from neglect or a highway so riddled with potholes that it blows out your tires, government entities need funds to help rebuild America’s infrastructure.
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