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Why 82% of Failed Construction Firms Didn't Think They Needed a CFO (And What Technology Can Do About It)
ARTICLE -- 82% of collapsed US construction firms didn't think they needed a CFO before failing. The deeper problem isn't the missing role, it's the missing financial visibility. For mid-market firms not ready to hire a $250K CFO, here's how the right systems can deliver most of what a CFO would.
Diesel at $5.60, Metals Surging, and a War in the Gulf: What the 2026 Cost Crisis Means for Contractors
ARTICLE -- Diesel at $5.60. Aluminum up 30%. A war in the Gulf reshaping shipping. The cost shocks of mid-March haven't normalized; they've embedded. Here's what 2026's construction cost crisis means for contractors holding fixed-price contracts, and how to protect margins through Q2.
Tariffs, Steel Prices, and the Contractor's Dilemma: Managing Material Cost Volatility in 2026
ARTICLE -- If you're a contractor in 2026, your material costs are a moving target. 40-year-high tariffs. Steel prices climbing. Project abandonment up 88% year-over-year. Here's what's driving construction material cost volatility, why construction is hit harder than most industries, and what's working.
Why 9 Out of 10 Construction Projects Still Blow Their Budget, and What's Changing
ARTICLE -- 9 out of 10 construction projects come in over budget. The average overrun is 28%. 85% of projects across 20 countries over 70 years experienced cost overruns. This isn't bad luck, it's a systemic problem the industry hasn't solved. Here's what high-performing firms do differently.
Construction Module for NetSuite: 2026 Buyer's Guide
ARTICLE -- Compare the main approaches to adding construction capability to NetSuite: SuiteSuccess, construction SuiteApps, and custom development. Includes evaluation criteria and key questions to ask vendors.
The Construction Industry in 2026: Five Challenges Every Contractor Needs a Plan For
ARTICLE -- Labor shortages, tariff volatility, financing bottlenecks, economic uncertainty, and technology pressure. Five challenges shaping construction in 2026, backed by data from Deloitte, Sage/AGC, and industry sources.
