How to Track Construction Costs Using Standardized Cost Codes
Many growing contractors look at a positive bank balance and assume the business is healthy. In reality, you can have plenty of cash on hand…
Brandon Medina
Brandon is a senior researcher for Construction Coverage and also works full-time in BIM modeling for a major concrete contractor in Southern California. He has previously held positions as a senior VDC engineer with Truebeck Construction and project engineer with Gordon Prill, Inc.
Brandon grew up in California and graduated from California State University with a degree in Construction Management. Through his formal education and work, Brandon has gained invaluable experience across all aspects of the construction and logistics industries, including commercial trucking and shipping.
The Best Inland Marine Insurance Companies for 2026
Inland marine insurance is a specialized commercial property policy that covers business assets, materials, and mobile equipment while they are in transit over land, stored…
The Best Insurance for Electricians & Electrical Contractors
Electrical work can be a fairly risky business, with a higher potential for injuries and property damage than many other professions experience. As a result,…
The Best Errors & Omissions Insurance Companies for 2026
Despite every business’s best efforts, mistakes are inevitable. These mistakes can often lead to difficult situations with clients or customers who have experienced financial losses…
The Complete Guide to Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP & CCIP)
Understanding Owner Controlled Insurance Programs Owner controlled insurance programs are complex insurance products that can offer great opportunities for cost savings, superior risk management, and…
The Best Surety Bond Companies for 2026
A surety bond is a three-party financial agreement where an insurance company or financial backer guarantees that a business will fulfill its obligations—such as completing…
The Best Commercial Truck Insurance Companies for 2026
Commercial truck insurance is coverage that protects trucking businesses, businesses that use trucks, or independent truck drivers. This guide will cover all of the information…
The Best Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies for 2026
Workers’ compensation insurance (also known as workers’ comp or, sometimes, workman’s comp insurance) is a type of insurance coverage designed to provide financial protection for…
What is Retainage in Construction?
In construction projects, retainage refers to the portion of payments that project owners or general contractors temporarily withhold from contractors or subcontractors. Sometimes referred to…
Understanding Labor Burden
Labor burden refers to the total cost a business incurs to employ someone beyond their base wages or salary. These indirect expenses—including taxes, insurance, benefits,…
What Is Job Costing in Construction Accounting?
In construction, job costing is the process of tracking and accumulating project-specific expenses—such as materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and allocated overhead. As one of the…
What Is Preconstruction? A Complete Guide
Preconstruction is the preliminary planning phase of a construction project where owners and architects—often in collaboration with a contractor—define the project’s scope, budget, and schedule…
What Is a Construction Punch List?
In the construction industry, reaching the end of a build doesn’t mean the job is finished. Before a project can officially close out, the project…
Construction Change Orders Explained: Definition, Process, & Best Practices
Handling out-of-scope work without a clear process often leads to payment disputes and tension with clients. A change order connects the original contract to what…
How Much Does Commercial Auto Insurance Cost in 2026?
This guide covers current pricing benchmarks for businesses in 2026, how insurers price commercial auto policies, what drives premium differences between trades and vehicle classes,…