Defend Your Profit Before Delay Turns It Into Loss

Practical insights for $1M–$20M contractors on killing the 45-day lag, stopping profit erosion, and commanding real-time cost, margin, and cash flow.

Markup vs Margin in Construction: Why Your 30% Isn't 30%

John A. McCabe

Published on: 19/10/2026

Adding 30% to every job but not keeping 30%? Here's the exact math error costing contractors 7+ points of margin on every quote — and the formula to fix it.

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Why Are My Crews Working All Day But Production Is Behind?

John A. McCabe

Published on: 29/09/2026

Why are my crews working all day but production is behind?" Because logged hours and completed work are two different numbers. Here''s how to find the gap.

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Construction Business Owner Independence: What It Actually Takes

John A. McCabe

Published on: 03/08/2026

Most trades owners are the business — and that's the trap. Here's how contractors build a business that runs without them, and what that's actually worth.

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Construction Labor Burden Rate: Why Yours Is Wrong Right Now

John A. McCabe

Published on: 28/07/2026

Liability premiums jumped 22% in 2026. Your burden rate probably hasn't. Here's what that gap costs per job — and how to fix it in 5 minutes.

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