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Here's what to capture so the report works when you need it.Fri, 08 May 2026 09:52:00 GMThttps://jobsiteblog.com/blog/builders-risk-and-contractor-gl-premiums-mid-2026-why-theyre-rising-and-how-to-absorb-it/https://jobsiteblog.com/blog/builders-risk-and-contractor-gl-premiums-mid-2026-why-theyre-rising-and-how-to-absorb-it/Construction insurance is in the middle of a hard market, and contractor GL and builder's risk premiums are up significantly heading into the second half of 2026. Here's what's driving it and what GCs and specialty contractors can do about it.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:08:00 GMThttps://jobsiteblog.com/blog/the-3-week-lookahead-that-actually-drives-the-schedule-not-the-wall/https://jobsiteblog.com/blog/the-3-week-lookahead-that-actually-drives-the-schedule-not-the-wall/Most 3-week lookaheads end up as wallpaper in the trailer. Here's how to run the lookahead so it actually surfaces conflicts, drives commitments, and keeps the master schedule honest.Tue, 05 May 2026 14:11:00 GMThttps://jobsiteblog.com/blog/cordless-impact-drivers-showdown-milwaukee-m18-fuel-vs-dewalt-20v-max-xr-vs-makita-18v-lxt/https://jobsiteblog.com/blog/cordless-impact-drivers-showdown-milwaukee-m18-fuel-vs-dewalt-20v-max-xr-vs-makita-18v-lxt/A no-marketing comparison of the three cordless impact drivers most commonly found on commercial jobsites in 2026. Torque, runtime, durability, ecosystem lock-in, and what actually matters when you're buying for a crew.Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://jobsiteblog.com/blog/the-construction-events-florida-gcs-should-still-hit-in-2026/https://jobsiteblog.com/blog/the-construction-events-florida-gcs-should-still-hit-in-2026/Not all events are worth your time. Here’s where Florida builders should still show up in 2026 to find real opportunities, suppliers, and conversations that matter.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:07:00 GMThttps://jobsiteblog.com/blog/trades-electrical-rough-in/https://jobsiteblog.com/blog/trades-electrical-rough-in/Electrical rough-in is one of the highest-risk phases for coordination failures on multi-trade projects. Here's what needs to happen — and what needs to be documented — before drywall goes up.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:25:00 GMThttps://jobsiteblog.com/blog/news-construction-outlook-2026/https://jobsiteblog.com/blog/news-construction-outlook-2026/Labor shortages, tariff pressures, data center booms, and immigration policy changes are reshaping the construction industry in 2026. Here's what GCs and specialty contractors need to know.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:21:00 GMThttps://jobsiteblog.com/blog/safety-osha-multi-employer/https://jobsiteblog.com/blog/safety-osha-multi-employer/As a general contractor, you can be cited by OSHA for hazards created by your subcontractors — even if your own workers weren't at risk. Here's how the multi-employer policy works and how to protect yourself.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jobsiteblog.com/blog/tools-procore-vs-buildertrend-vs-fieldwire/https://jobsiteblog.com/blog/tools-procore-vs-buildertrend-vs-fieldwire/A no-marketing comparison of the three most-used construction management platforms for GCs and specialty contractors. 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