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Nic De Bonis

Nic De Bonis is the CEO of Workyard, an online workforce management platform designed specifically to help construction companies more effectively manage their labor and costs.

Nic has spent the past 6 years working with thousands of construction owners to build an easier way to track crew hours, manage costs, and ultimately increase profits. In addition, the platform addresses the pain of hiring skilled workers through an on-demand service that connects companies with trusted and skilled workers.

Nic has a proven track record of being a world-class technology builder. Before Workyard, Nic led Digital Channels at Commbank, where he created flagship products such as the Commbank App and MyWealth investment platform used by over 5 million customers.

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A Guide To Travel Time Pay for Construction Workers

May 20, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

Most construction workers are paid by the hour. But that hour includes travel as well as time on-site. Once construction workers clock in at the beginning of the day, they need to be compensated for their time. Here, we’re going to take a deeper look at travel time pay for construction workers, federal and state …

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How To Improve Construction Contractor Profit Margins

May 13, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

Everyone knows that profit margins are about increasing revenue and decreasing costs. But the reality is that being a construction contractor means operating in an extremely competitive field. As a contractor, you may not always have the resources—financial or otherwise—to compete with the best bids. Your profit margins may need to be thin, which is …

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Underbilling in Construction: How To Avoid Common Pitfalls

May 10, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

Avoid underbilling in construction by addressing these common pitfalls. Underbilling in construction happens for a few common reasons, which can be avoided with the right data.

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Manage Construction Workers’ Break Time With These Tips

April 29, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

Break times can make or break your construction business. Learn how to effectively manage your construction workers’ break time with these tips.

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Construction Crew Management 101: The Ultimate Guide for Contractors

April 8, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

Improve your construction crew management with this complete guide. Increase construction crew efficiency, optimize scheduling, and manage your time tracking.

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How To Reduce Labor Costs in Construction Projects? 8 Practical Tips

April 1, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

Labor may amount to 20% to 40% of a project’s costs. That’s a huge range—and a significant burden. Unfortunately, labor costs are frequently complicated and difficult to manage. How do you know whether your employees are at their most productive? How can you even make sure that they’re at the right site?  Many companies are …

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Best Practices of Time Management in Construction Projects

March 25, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

When a construction project goes long, you incur additional labor costs, equipment rental fees, and opportunity costs. You have to turn down jobs that might have been more profitable—and you have to deal with unhappy customers.  In construction, time management is everything. So why does it seem that time management in construction projects goes wrong …

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Improve Construction Crew Productivity in 5 Simple Steps

February 11, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

Why is it that one job can go so smoothly but another can feel like a disaster? In the UK, an analysis of construction productivity discovered that the productivity of two teams doing identical jobs on different sites varied by up to 500%. In this article, we’ll cover five steps toward improving construction crew productivity:  …

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How To Calculate Overtime for Construction Workers

February 4, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

Few things can sink a project as fast as unchecked overtime. But before you can start managing your overtime, you need to know how to calculate it. This guide will help you learn: How to calculate overtime for construction workers How to track overtime more effectively What steps you can take to reduce overtime and …

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Analyzing Construction Project Cost Reports for Future Success

January 28, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

Without the right analysis, a construction project cost report is just a huge sheet of numbers. Unless you’re able to look at the right numbers and draw actionable conclusions, these reports might as well not exist. This guide will help you analyze your project cost reports for better performance. That’ll keep those cost reports from …

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How Construction GPS Technology Can Save on Your Labor Costs

January 26, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

The GPS tracking device industry is expected to grow to $3.38 billion by 2025. Construction GPS technology provides construction companies with automated tracking for employees, trucks, and equipment. And it’s more accessible than you might think; the most versatile GPS device in the world is already right in your pocket. With the right software, your …

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Construction Project Going Over Budget: How To Avoid Common Pitfalls

January 14, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

According to the International Journal of Innovation, Management, and Technology, nine out of ten construction projects go over budget—and the average construction project costs 28% more than estimated. Project overruns can cut into your profit, and clients aren’t too happy about them either. What’s the solution? By better controlling your labor and supply costs (and …

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Construction Productivity Improvement Techniques for Your Toolbox

January 14, 2022 by Nic De Bonis

Productivity is profit. The smoother your operations, the more money you make. But because productivity encompasses every aspect of your business, it can seem pretty abstract and overwhelming. Let’s focus in on a few productivity improvement techniques you can apply to improve your bottom line. 5 Construction Productivity Improvement Techniques It’s easy to get caught …

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4 Quick Changes To Make Your Labor Force More Profitable

October 6, 2021 by Nic De Bonis

Why are we still frustrated as hell about how hard it is to measure and manage our labor costs? There are several factors contributing to this problem: We’ve got highly distributed teams Crew members are going in a lot of different directions throughout the day (picking up materials, visiting different sites, etc.) It’s getting harder …

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The 5 Best Construction Time Clock Apps in 2022

March 8, 2021 by Nic De Bonis

Today I’m going to shortlist the top five construction time clock apps for contractors and home services businesses. ‍After that, I outline the five really important things to look for when evaluating a construction time clock app that are based on my learnings after working with hundreds of construction and service businesses.‍Let’s dive right in.  Part 1: The …

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