innovation

A Template for Harnessing the Power of Innovation

The famed artist Pablo Picasso once said, “The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” He certainly nailed that one. By its very nature,...

Cutting Through Scheduling Hassles

Boss, the framing sub just called and he can’t field a crew for another week or two.” “In that case, we better tell the insulation...
Cut Fuel Costs

5 Ways Fleet Tracking Can Help Cut Fuel Costs

Contractors and construction company employees are constantly on the move, headed from one jobsite to another to check in on progress, complete small tasks,...
fuel

Fuel Tank Selection

The ABBI Mobile Refueler is mounted to a DOT-approved highway trailer with electric brakes for easy transportation to and around jobsites. Some things change constantly....

Before the Dig

The recent discovery of long buried crypts during a routine water main replacement project in New York City’s Washington Square Park should serve as...
clauses

Dispute Resolution Clauses Are Out of Control!

I am often called upon to review contract documents on behalf of my contractor clients. In doing so, I have noticed a trend lately for...
leadership

Leave a Leadership Legacy

In the Gallup book, Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow, Tom Rath writes, “The most extraordinary leaders do not see...

Tackling Wear and Tear

Equipment wears down and sometimes breaks—it’s a fact of doing business, but when it happens unexpectedly, it can lead to unnecessary downtime, costs, and...

Road Projects Benefit from Mobile Barriers

Keeping workers safe and traffic moving in the Lone Star State It’s been an extraordinary spring for Mobile Barriers with orders for 10 new barriers...

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...