The Drive to Win

Forget tough. Today, competition is fierce. And although the construction contracting business has been challenging, it’s time to take steps and implement actions to...

ANSI Standards

One of the biggest challenges of implementing the updated ANSI A92.20 suite of standards in the U.S. (CSA B354 in Canada) has been effectively...
Construction Communication Technology

Construction Communication Technology Trends

There is little room for communication errors in hazardous and demanding fields like construction. It’s imperative for workers to communicate with each other and...

Infrastructure Boom

Infrastructure underfunding has been a long-standing issue. When compared with the newly constructed infrastructure across other geographies such as Asia, the inadequacies of older...

4 Secrets to Communicating with Clarity

After learning to create and present a clear and succinct value proposition, Gerry, a company owner, was overheard lamenting: “I had no idea how...

Those Darn Boomers: Part 2 of 2

By Preston Ingalls In my first article on Baby Boomers, I shared the financial reality of Boomers. Technically, it is an individual born between 1946...

2021 Outlook

By Matthew Hudelson Nearly every industry has adapted in some way to the restrictions or changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The construction industry responded...

The Great Communicator

In studying the highest levels of leadership, impact, and influence, several common aspects of effective communication become clear. The 10th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s...

Tomorrow’s Roofs Today

There’s no shortage of challenges faced by today’s roofing professionals. From ongoing labor challenges to a tight economy and construction market, contractors need new...

The Gears of Innovation

The construction industry is a pivotal and powerful part of the American economy. The noise at a jobsite is the sound of commerce, progress,...