industry predictions

What’s Ahead in 2018?

Factories in flat-packs and homes built in factories—modular construction will build new momentum in 2018. However, the industry is battling with significant skills shortages...

How an ESOP Can Help Construction Company Owners Sell Well

As the Baby Boomer owners of construction companies consider selling their businesses to retire, many are finding that getting an attractive price for their...

Profits, Projects & Pressure

2019 will see many construction companies managing projects digitally for the first time By Kenny Ingram 2019 will see a digital leap forward as many construction...

Skilled Trade Transitions

After years of dedicated service to the country, U.S military members leave their enlistment to return to civilian life, but many veterans find this...

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...
employee retention

Don’t Let ‘Em Go: Part 2 of 2

In part one of this article, the cost of a departing employee, the cost of turnover, and what can be done to improve retention...

Business Mindset: Part 1 of 2

How to be competitive in a changing world By Don Lindsey Times have changed dramatically since The Great Recession of 2008. The time period from...

Why Should Contractors Embrace Content Marketing?

Today’s contractors must also be marketers. This is a tough conversation to have, particularly with any professional that naturally wants to spend as much...

Builders Risk Today

Material prices fluctuate, subcontractor availability shifts, and catastrophic events—from floods to wildfires—can grind projects to a halt overnight. For many contractors, builders risk insurance...
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Elevating Wireless in 2018 and Beyond

Advances in wireless are changing the landscape and delivery models for industries as diverse as healthcare, financial services, higher education, agriculture, energy, aviation, utilities,...