Deflate-gate, the False Claims Act, and Dishonest Competitors

I think the reason “deflate-gate” got so much press is that we, as Americans, believe in fairness in our sporting events. But there are...

Restoring the Terrazzo

While many may not yet be familiar with the Stockton Metropolitan Airport, it offers what people want most, ease of travel. It’s conveniently located...

How to Make a Bad Situation Worse

It is said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting a different result. In a recent...

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...
remote control welding

Man Power Savings

Cranes and under-construction high-rises dot the Seattle-area skyline—a telltale sign of the building boom there. Construction hit a 10-year peak in 2016, with 65...

Ebola: OSHA Gets Into The Act

For the past month or so, the lead story in every radio newscast and online report has involved the potential threat from the Ebola...

Construction Opioid Epidemic: 2016 Outlook on Managing Risks

The construction market is one of the leading industries requiring lifting, pulling, tugging, and the operation of heavy machinery and equipment. That’s why it’s...
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...
Schildberg Construction

Rebuilding Tired Iron

Schildberg Construction Co. is a family owned business that has been moving dirt and crushing rock for the past 75 years. At Schildberg, nearly...

Building a Culture of Collaboration

No matter the industry, managing a team means dealing with a range of personalities, priorities, and viewpoints. Balancing the needs of different involved parties,...