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The Power of Choice

Newton’s third law of motion tells us that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When it comes to selecting a...
jobsite lighting

Jobsite Lighting: Asset or Consumable?

Many contractors consider jobsite lighting temporary and disposable, essentially a consumable. It is charged fully to the client for a single job and then...

Cognitive Biases

By Susan Robertson To survive the pandemic, companies were forced to adapt very quickly to radically new circumstances. Even large organizations—where it’s typically difficult to...

Employee Ownership

Contractors using employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) as a business strategy are on the rise. Fifteen percent of all employee stock ownership plans are...

Pandemic-era Marketing

With a changing landscape throughout the construction industry, one thing remains the same—life may slow down, but construction remains strong. We are at a...

Tech-Connected

John Meibers is the vice president and general manager of Deltek + ComputerEase, the leading provider of accounting, project management, and field-to-office software for...

Jobsite Mistakes

Turning errors into coachable moments By Chris Galloway I didn’t fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.” Benjamin Franklin famously said...

Are You Stuck in Your Critter Brain?

Brett is over the moon. He has just received a long-awaited promotion and with it the opportunity to present to his firm’s key clients....

Get Serious About Customer Service

Contractors known for great service are serious about it. They are never satisfied where they are. They are always seeking ways to provide a...

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,...