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Autodesk to Buy PlanGrid for $875 Million

November 21, 2018

Autodesk intends to integrate PlanGrid's software and its Autodesk Revit and Autodesk BIM 360 construction-management platform.

ServiceTitan Names Netflix Executive David Burt as CFO

November 21, 2018

'The broader home services market represents a significant, untapped opportunity for growth.'

Digital Exclusive: Tech Ride-Alongs Are a High-Return Activity

November 19, 2018

Getting out of the office can often look like the impossible dream, but what if the time spent in the field during ride-alongs was far more important?

ServiceTitan Raises $165 Million to Expand

November 15, 2018

The $165 million venture capital raise is based on a valuation for the company at $1.65 billion.

ACCA Announces 2019 Annual Conference & Expo Keynote Speakers

November 14, 2018

The 2019 conference includes more than 35 education sessions covering topics focused on improving their workforce recruitment/retention, finances, technical knowledge and productivity.

ServiceTitan Acquires JaRay Software

November 12, 2018

Both companies were created by children of tradesmen to help their fathers’ businesses.

Eric Bridgeman Named ACCA’s 2018 Service Manager of the Year

November 9, 2018

'Eric was the standout candidate because of his clear commitment to ongoing training and education by spending countless hours working in trade schools and community colleges in his area.'

Momentum Building Marketing

Protect Your Brand Online

Surviving opinions, politics and social media flame wars.

November 6, 2018

Heather Ripley

Word of mouth is a powerful force when customers are looking to hire a plumbing company or purchase software or services.

Business Uncomplicated

The Ride-Along, Part 2

Ten tips to make the most of your windshield time, and when you are on the job together.

November 6, 2018

Ellen Rohr

Ride-alongs are humbling. Just because you tell your techs to do something doesn’t mean it’s happening. Or even understood. Talking ain’t training. I’ve experienced that brutal reality many times myself.

Contractor Profit Advantage

Calculate Overhead in Dollars and Cents

A set percentage most likely will not cover your true cost of overhead expenses.

November 6, 2018

Richard DiToma

Except for pure luck, using set percentages does not reflect actual cost. Percentages should not be used as a formula to arrive at your overhead cost.