Decision-making: Part 2 of 3

By Preston Ingalls I truly believe our lives are the result of our decision making. We are either recipients of good outcomes for proper decisions...
Modernization Efforts

People, Process, and Technology Should Play an Equal Hand in Modernization...

While the construction industry enjoyed further growth in 2016, the sector still faces significant challenges that can limit firms’ ability to grow both their...

Improving the Flavor of the Process

There is only one way to cook an egg … right? Of course not! There are many. But, some ways to cook an egg...

Evolution of Plywood

Plywood has become a commonplace material in the modern world, but its origins actually date back to about 3000 BC, when ancient Egyptians fashioned...
managing cash flow

Tips for Managing Cash Flow

By Aditya Narula According to a Kabbage survey of construction firms, 28 percent cited cash flow as the biggest challenge during their first year in...

Tax Matters

By Karen J. Poist, CPA, and Kimberley D. Tarnakow, CPA As the nation has become more mobile, many construction companies now do business across the...
dry erase boards

The Modern Office Space

While dry erase boards have long been a staple in just about every boardroom, classroom, and meeting room, manufacturers typically have been forced to...

Distributed Workforce: Part 1 of 2

During the early stages of the pandemic, there were a few world leaders who were criticized for suggesting that “we would have to live...

Warrior Mindset

In November 2022, I introduced Zachary Green and his book, Warrior Entrepreneur: Lessons from the Battleground to the Boardroom. Zachary’s insight into business can...

Seven Deadly Sins of Contract Management Installation

Contracts are the essential beating heart of any construction business. They define relationships with owners, legal and finance partners, and subsubcontractor service providers. Contracts...