These days, it’s more important than ever for commercial contractors to know who has money to spend on projects. Many traditional clients, such as restaurants and even office building operators, have been closed for long stretches of time. Even if clients need work done on their HVAC units, they lack the funds.

Government projects now seem more attractive. Contractors have said these projects are appealing because they only approve them with funding. Often, this comes from bonds issues. But governments are also funding projects through grants, and these projects include a mix of public and private facilities.