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CASE STUDY -- Blake Solutions, needing a modern, cloud-based ERP to replace outdated systems, chose NetSuite for scalability and FullClarity for its construction-focused features.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.