I stand by the statement: contracting is possibly the toughest of all industries. If it is not the toughest, it is a business with a huge risk/reward factor. The risk/reward factor is someone that bids for work with many unknowns. Will the job be run smoothly? Your profit and loss margins are typically dependent on the general contractor’s ability to effectively run the project. If they run a good project, being fair to all parties and have the knowledge of field construction, you may make a profit. I use the word “may” because there are many other factors at play that can impact your bottom line. Owners with impossible demands, overzealous inspectors—and now supply chain issues with price increases no one would have anticipated—are verification of my stance on contracting. Then, we have regional issues to consider that further make contracting tough.