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Union/Labor Agreements Developments
Wages are rising, labor is tight, and compliance rules are shifting. Here are the key union and labor agreement trends subcontractors need to watch in 2025.
Do Subcontractors Prefer Dedicated Estimators or PM-Led Bids?
A practical breakdown of PM-led vs. dedicated estimating for subcontractors, plus modern trends shaping how growing subs manage bids and build repeatable workflows.
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Why “Open but Cautious” GCs Still Want to Work with Tech-Savvy Subs
Why “open but cautious” GCs prefer tech-savvy subcontractors. Insights from Riffle’s GC Survey and what subs can do to earn trust and win more work.
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Tech Partnerships: Construction SaaS Trends to Watch
Construction SaaS is shifting toward interoperability, simple automation, and front-end workflow tools. Here are the tech partnership trends subcontractors should watch.
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