Entries by Rich Uphus

Navigating Tariffs and Rising Costs in 2025

ARTICLE -- In 2025, rising tariffs and material costs are squeezing construction margins. For contractors and construction firms already operating on razor-thin margins, these challenges demand a smarter approach to cost management. Firms that embrace cloud-based financial and operational solutions will be best equipped to maintain profitability, ensure compliance, and stay competitive in a volatile market.

Blake Solutions Boosts Project Capacity & Drives Scalable Growth with NetSuite + FullClarity

CASE STUDY -- Blake Solutions, needing a modern, cloud-based ERP to replace outdated systems, chose NetSuite for scalability and FullClarity for its construction-focused features. This powerful combination transformed operations—streamlining reporting, enhancing accuracy, and enabling the team to manage more projects with fewer resources.

Rendition Homes Builds a Centralized, Scalable Construction Platform with NetSuite + FullClarity

CASE STUDY -- Rendition Homes, in search of an all-in-one, cloud-based ERP solution that seamlessly integrates pre-construction, construction and financial management, chose NetSuite for its scalability and FullClarity for its robust construction-specific features. Together, these solutions brought newfound efficiency, transparency, and accountability to the Rendition Homes team.

How FullClarity and NetSuite Transformed Operations at MARS Energy Group with Construction for NetSuite

CASE STUDY -- MARS Energy Group, a renewable energy pioneer, overcame complex construction and scaling challenges by implementing FullClarity’s Construction for NetSuite. This strategic move unified operations, streamlined acquisitions, and revolutionized project management—highlighting a remarkable transformation worth exploring.

Decoding Construction Management

ARTICLE --Construction management involves complex terms crucial for project success. Understanding terms like Retainage, Gantt Scheduling, and Job Costing is essential. Decode these terms with this guide for 10 important Construction Management terms commonly used but have yet to be widely understood.

U.S. Construction Industry Report 2025

ARTICLE -- In 2025, the U.S. construction sector forecasts a 10% rise in nominal value added, a 12% increase in gross output, and record employment levels. Yet, challenges such as labor shortages, material cost fluctuations, and regulatory delays persist. This report provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the industry’s recent achievements, forecasts future growth, and identifies critical areas that require strategic attention.

Building Profits Amid Rising Costs in the Construction Industry

ARTICLE -- In the construction industry, the escalating costs of labor and materials are not just a temporary inconvenience but a significant threat to financial stability and profitability. As companies juggle multiple projects, the lack of visibility into the actual profit loss due to these escalations becomes a persistent issue, often leading to a margin erosion spiral that is difficult to control.

Construction for NetSuite Demonstration

ARTICLE --Construction management involves complex terms crucial for project success. Understanding terms like Retainage, Gantt Scheduling, and Job Costing is essential. Decode these terms with this guide for 10 important Construction Management terms commonly used but have yet to be widely understood.