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Types of Light Switches: A Comprehensive Guide
Light switches are one of the most common items you will install as a commercial electrical subcontractor. They come in various types, but they all serve the same purpose: to turn something on or off. And what they turn on or off can be anything from a light to a fan to an industrial [...]
What is an Electrical Room?
An electrical room is an integral part of a commercial or industrial facility. It plays a vital role in the electrical system's safe operations and power distribution throughout the building. Because of the delicate nature of the electrical equipment and wiring, electrical rooms must be designed and built to meet specific requirements. These include load [...]
Billd Expands C-Suite with New Chief Risk Officer
Billd Appoints Burak Gunes, Former Capital One Executive, as Chief Risk Officer Billd, the leader in commercial financing for construction subcontractors, announces the expansion of their C-suite with a new Chief Risk Officer, Burak Gunes. Gunes joins Billd after two decades serving in various leadership positions at a number of well established financial institutions and [...]
Concrete Defects to Look Out For, and How to Repair Them
Concrete is widely used as a building material in commercial construction because of its exceptional durability and strength. However, several issues can affect it, from exposure to severe conditions to poor construction practices. These factors can cause concrete to deteriorate, leading to defects on the surface or subsurface. As a subcontractor, you should always be [...]
5 Reasons Why Subcontractors Should NEVER Work With MCA Companies (And Who They Should Work With Instead)
Merchant cash advance, or MCA, has fully earned its awful reputation in the construction industry. To say it has a “negative stigma” would be putting it delicately. MCA is downright predatory, and using it can hurt a contractor’s reputation. Subcontractors turn to it only when they think they have to. It’s not exactly a loan; [...]
4 Ways To Help Subcontractors Navigate Another Recession
The Great Recession pummeled the US economy, and few industries were hurt worse than construction. Some called it the “Toolbelt Recession,” which saw suppliers operating at half production capacity, and construction workers laid off at nearly double the rate of other industries. By the time it came to a close, the landscape of construction [...]
Supplier Terms vs. Material Financing: Why You Should Add Material Financing to Your Working Capital Mix
Every time Billd releases our annual Subcontractor Market Report, we ask subs about their favorite way to buy materials. And every year, a clear favorite emerges: supplier terms. It’s no contest either. In the 2024 report, 92% of subs reported using terms; over 77% use them more than any other option. Suppliers offer a much-needed [...]
How to Get the Most Out of Billd During Any Phase of Construction
In recent years, we’ve seen an influx of new tools, software and support for the construction industry. But sometimes there’s a healthy reluctance among subcontractors before adopting new things. There’s a lot to consider: how will a new tool fit with the way you’re already running your business? Is now the best time to start [...]
Construction Risk Management 101 for Subcontractors
If there’s one adage that applies to the construction industry, it’s this: “Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.” There are risks at every step of a construction project, from safety hazards on the jobsite to factors that influence your finances, like cost increases or delayed payments. If these risks aren’t properly managed, they [...]
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