Experienced Commercial Construction Consulting and Contracting
CALS mission is to bridge the divide between skilled tradespeople and regulatory compliance standards by providing cost-effective/efficient solutions to commercial contractors.
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MEET HEATHER RICCABONA
Heather founded CALS in 2020 to help small and medium businesses in Commercial Construction and Heavy Equipment to not only learn to navigate compliance for survival, but to effectively navigate to thrive.
After serving key roles for 15 years in both industries, she developed a passion for technology; streamlining and leveling the gap between industry giants and small/medium enterprises.
Complexities of Commercial Construction
Depending on where you look, various US Government sources and trade industry experts estimate construction and contracting businesses have the highest failure rate of any other business ranging between 60% and 90% before reaching 10 years in business. Its time to level the playing field between regulation and big business vs. the contractor.
Problem Worth Solving
The contractor failure rate is the highest in all industries. Talented tradesman either don’t set out due to barriers and risks, or others fail in sustainability. The industry continues to add strain by increasing compliance (Diversity Spend planning/tracking and technology requirements) while an epic contractor/labor shortage grows.
Our Solution
Despite vast resources available on the web, there are considerable gaps and difficulties for the average contractor to find and implement. CALS strives to be the “Go To” subject matter expert for many topics in the industry, offering affordable consulting/contracting services and engaging content.
The Pain Points and Solutions
Critical Reporting
CALS will create solid procedures to manage these critical requirements. Specifically, Certified payroll, Local and Diverse labor, Union reporting, and progress and completion (AIA or other).
Excessive AR Delays
CALS will develop tailored workflows and processes to record and manage AR efficiently. Additionally, developing a sound Pre-Lien (Preliminary Notice) process and implement internal Mechanics and/or Stop lien process.
Attrition & Training
Protect your business by documenting KEY ROLE tasks that are vital to your weekly business processes. Appreciate your employees, but do not allow it to become a hostage situation
Predatory Downstream
Contract Terms
CALS Top best practices for negotiating terms for liability, materials, and payments.
Cash Management &
Forecasting
CALS offers Profit and Loss basics, proven job costing methods, and LOC & Factoring do’s and don’ts.
CALS Offerings
Comprehensive Library of
Educational Content - Videos
and Workbooks
Business and Operations Management
Consulting
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Insurance
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