The Art of Influencing People

As a construction contractor, your experience has likely taught you that you need much more than construction expertise to achieve success. Communication and "people...

Reduce Risk

Most contractors recognize that the construction industry involves significant risks. Companies must engage in smart risk management processes to reduce their exposure and avoid...

Workplace Zombies: How to Avoid the Living Dead

By Kate Zabriskie Promoting engagement one person at a time Zombies in the workplace are soul-sucking, money-draining, productivity-killing entities that chip away at an organization’s spirit...

Hourly Investment

“My workers drive me crazy!” “We can’t keep people.” “They’re constantly calling out.”  “They’re so unmotivated.” When I ask my audience members what they find most challenging about...

Payment With A Smile

For distributors in any industry asking customers to pay their invoices is often the least enjoyable part of the business process. However, while the...

Efficiency Gains

By Ben Froland The pandemic continues to impact the construction industry as more contractors search for ways to improve efficiency and make up for time...

Pushing Toward Diversification

Don’t let the construction off-season throw off profits. Contractors avoid the winter blues when they diversify their businesses by offering snow and ice removal...

Preserving History

Rhode Island's Oakland Farms condo community boasts a rich history dating back to 1644 when Thomas Cornell was granted 100 acres of land in...

Content Marketing

Content marketing has become increasingly attractive to many businesses and brands seeking to expand their web presence. But what is content marketing and how...
Hiring Practices

Hiring Practices

How construction companies will reshape the process By Jason Cohen It’s no secret the construction industry is experiencing a workforce shortage. But beyond a shortage of...