Speaking the Same Language: Part 1

Machine to machine, process to process, result to result. In almost every business or industry, meaningful comparisons and evaluations can make the difference between...

Survive to Thrive

By Nick Francia  More than one year has passed and the effects of the coronavirus still continue to impact businesses of all industries and sizes...

Evolution of Bridge Construction

Your daily commute likely takes you over heavily traveled bridges both large and small, whether you are in your own car or using public...

Process Improvement Through Workforce Education

Processes naturally degrade over time. The key to avoiding a degradation crisis is to focus on proactive problem resolution, which is vital to continuous...

Warrior Entrepreneur

To be the leader, the owner, the CEO of your construction firm takes determination, a true mission, and an investment to continue to innovate...

Contractor Skills Gap Report

It’s no exaggeration to say that today’s contractors are operating under increasingly difficult conditions. Costs keep rising, skilled labor shortages persist, while competition remains...

Change, Challenges, Choices

If there’s one word that captures the essence of what is occurring in business today, it’s “change.” It’s most definitely “business NOT as usual.”...
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Challenges of Retaining Your Best Employees

There are plenty of tips, tools, and ideas that can help you retain your best staff. With unemployment finally on the decline, it is...

Behind the 8-ball

The sharp rise in labor and material costs has rocked the construction industry. No party within the construction ecosystem has been affected more than...

Marketing Trends for AEC Firms

The way architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms communicate their value is shifting, and doing business today demands a smarter, more targeted approach to...