top of page


Your Company’s Paycheck is its Profit.
Why Construction Companies Need a Profit Plan, a Functional Structure, and the Discipline to Monitor Results When a company is losing...

Bill Shapcott
1 hour ago1 min read
1 view
0 comments


Why Organizational Structure Matters More Than You Think
At the heart of every successful construction company is a well-defined organizational structure — one that aligns people,...

Bill Shapcott
4 days ago2 min read
3 views
0 comments


The Distinction Between Sales and Marketing for Specialty Contractors
How Strategic Collaboration Enhances Bid-to-Win Ratios and Profit Margins In the competitive landscape of the construction industry,...

Bill Shapcott
Mar 102 min read
6 views
0 comments


Why Running Projects Isn’t the Same as Running a Business
Running projects is about execution, but running a construction business is about sustainability, profitability, and growth. A Critical...

Bill Shapcott
Feb 53 min read
9 views
0 comments


Where is Your Ship Going?
How to take the helm confidently, steering your business toward success This metaphor of a ship represents the journey of a business...

Bill Shapcott
Jan 272 min read
4 views
0 comments


Job Costing and Its Impact on Estimating
In the construction industry, a thorough understanding of job costing is crucial for success. While this may seem obvious, many companies...

Bill Shapcott
Oct 23, 20242 min read
18 views
0 comments


The Importance of Monthly Budget Variance Reporting
Managing finances effectively is essential for both businesses and individuals, and one key tool for financial management is monthly...

Bill Shapcott
Oct 16, 20241 min read
3 views
0 comments


Finally, a Little Help from the Feds for Roads & Bridges, Damaged by Hurricane Helene
The immediate availability of $100 million in Emergency Relief funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway...

Bill Shapcott
Oct 14, 20242 min read
4 views
0 comments


How to Delegate Bidding & Estimating
Without delegating bidding and estimating tasks, businesses risk missing valuable opportunities due to delayed responses or overwhelmed...

Bill Shapcott
Oct 14, 20242 min read
6 views
0 comments


How to Get a Grip on the Skilled Labor Shortage in the Construction Industry
As of 2023, the U.S. construction industry is seeing significant growth, with private construction spending reaching $2 trillion,...

Bill Shapcott
Oct 14, 20242 min read
8 views
0 comments
bottom of page