There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

The reality of being a contractor includes labor shortages, brutal competition and low, low margins. Ben Whelan, a contractor in Connecticut, at a work site in March.Credit...Victor Llorente for The ...

Know when to focus on public versus private construction projects and how to leverage data for strategic bidding decisions.

If you’ve always wanted to start a general contractor business in Florida, now is an excellent time to do so. As The Apopka Voice reported, Florida is one of the nation’s fastest-growing states, with ...