How Construction Companies Can Win Government Contracts Without Losing Money

Should your construction company pursue government contracts or avoid them altogether? In this episode of Built to Scale, Mason Brady sits down with Karla Talisee, government contracting specialist and founder of So She Builds, to break down how construction companies can successfully enter public works without damaging cash flow, compliance, or profitability. Topics We Cover (0:00) – Why construction companies consider government contracts (6:07) – Should public work be diversified or your main focus? (9:03) – Federal vs state vs local contracts explained (13:42) – Mentor-protégé programs and how they actually help (17:36) – Certified payroll and prevailing wage realities (21:30) – Biggest government opportunities in 2026 (24:26) – What it takes to become GovCon ready (30:15) – The three steps to start bidding on public projects Links & Resources So She Builds: https://soshebuilds.com Brady CFO: https://bradycfo.com/ – Fractional CFO services for construction companies 🤝 Connect with Karla:   / karlatalisse   🎙️ Connect with Mason:   / masonbrady   If you’re a construction business owner looking to diversify revenue, strengthen compliance, and pursue public contracts the right way, be sure to follow, rate, review, and share Built to Scale so more contractors can scale smarter and grow sustainably. And if you have questions or topics you’d like us to cover, reach out to [email protected]