Scott Dylan

Scott Dylan

As a former construction apprentice and the son of a contractor, Scott knows his way around a job site. In addition to Workyard, he has written for Angi and HomeAdvisor. His hobbies include weightlifting, playing piano, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Author’s Articles


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The Seven Best Ways to Get More Plumbing Leads in 2025

In this article, we'll cover some of the best ways to get plumbing leads you might not have thought of...

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Understanding Construction Change Directives (CCDs)

In this article, we'll discuss what construction change directives are, why they happen, and how you should respond to them.

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Scope of Work

How to Write a Scope of Work for a Construction Project

In this guide, you'll learn how to write an effective scope of work for various construction projects in 2023.

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How to Calculate Labor Cost in Construction: 2 Effective Methods

In this article, we'll cover how to calculate labor cost in construction using two popular methods.

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How to Use Construction Cost Codes

In this article, we cover how to use construction cost codes to become more competitive when submitting bids and create...

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How to Take a Hard Line on Construction Soft Costs

This article covers how to identify construction soft costs, the difference between hard costs and soft costs, and how to...

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Contractor Overhead and Profit

Contractor Overhead and Profit: How To Make More With Less

Learn how to calculate contractor overhead and how to use data to grow profit margins for your construction or contracting...

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how to become a general contractor

How to Become a General Contractor: The Ultimate Guide

The ultimate guide on how to become a general contractor including minimum requirements, skills required, licensing, insurance, business formation and...

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