Contractors are often paying for more than they realize. Here’s how slowing down, starting small, and training your team can unlock hidden efficiency and profit.
Faced with costly turnover and a tightening labor market, Cooper’s Plumbing & Air partnered with Reins to launch an equity-based incentive system that gives employees real ownership in the business. The approach has boosted retention, strengthened culture, and offers a model for how contractors can keep teams engaged beyond paychecks alone.
Buildxact’s AI-powered estimating and project management tools streamline workflows, saving builders time and money.
September 10, 2025
By automating time-consuming tasks like takeoffs, quoting and scheduling, the platform is enabling builders to do more with less—boosting efficiency, supporting apprenticeships and making the trades more appealing for the next generation.
A standing building isn’t enough. For mission-critical facilities, seismic resilience means keeping essential systems running after an earthquake. From BIM-driven coordination to cable-based bracing innovations, the industry is shifting from survival to continuity.