Acquiring Good Employees

Attracting good, smart employees is a challenge. In a way, the odds are against finding the best, because stereotypes persist. Ask any high school...
GNSS

Beating the Odds

On a recent project to expand H.L. Sonny Callahan Airport in Fairhope, Alabama, contractor John G. Walton Construction Co. was given 280 calendar days...

Contractor + Technology = Big Results

Trying something new involves risk, which can be scary. In a quiet, safe spot it can be easier to be brave and proclaim what...

Improvements to the I-595 Express Corridor

I-595 is Broward County’s major east-west thoroughfare located in Broward County, Florida, handling more than 180,000 vehicles per day, and by 2034, that number...

Welding Weathering Steels

Part 2: Understanding the material and choosing filler metals for the job Weathering steels are often a viable option when atmospheric corrosion is a concern...

Increasing Veteran Opportunities

In 2001, after the events of September 11, David Huval joined the Army. He knew—and felt—that going into the Army was something he had...

A Debt to be Paid: Employing our Veterans

What has 4 decades as an employer taught me about hiring and managing veterans? That it’s the smartest move I can make in terms...
Construction Tires

Solid Choices for Construction Tires

Construction tires have undergone a revolution in recent years, with the introduction of new tread patterns and features to improve performance and tire life...

Buying Construction Software

Business is growing. Bidding requirements are increasing and changing. Maybe you have outgrown your current business processes and you need to implement software to...

How an ESOP Can Help Construction Company Owners Sell Well

As the Baby Boomer owners of construction companies consider selling their businesses to retire, many are finding that getting an attractive price for their...