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...
Strengthening Your Workforce
As the skills gap widens, industries requiring skilled professionals are placing additional emphasis on credentials. This is particularly evident in the construction industry, where...
Recoup Time Lost to Compliance Efforts
An increasing number of laws, regulations, and standards are being enacted to not only ensure better public and environmental health, but also enable government...
Big Task for Small Community
Utility contractor Crain Construction, located in Clarinda, Iowa, specializes in water and sewer mains, sanitary and storm sewers, directional boring, concrete foundation, and flatwork....
Verifying the Training
FAST FACT:
Fast Fact: An estimated 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the U.S. on any given day. According to...
Clear Message, Clear Voice
New technology in wireless communication systems adds to jobsite productivity and safety
Effective communication is essential to the success of any business. When dealing in...
Minimizing OSHA Liability : More Than an Ounce of Prevention
OSHA penalties can be costly. In fact, a single “repeat” or “willful” violation can result in a penalty of $126,749. And, if you have...
It’s Time for the Building Industry to Cut Down on Embodied...
Climate change is the fundamental design problem of our time; not education, not urban sprawl, not disease, not justice. The threat climate change poses...
The Great Communicator
In studying the highest levels of leadership, impact, and influence, several common aspects of effective communication become clear. The 10th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s...
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...









