Insurance Matters

All commercial general contractors have unique risks and exposures. Partnering with an insurance agent or broker and securing coverage from a sophisticated carrier can...

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...

Millennial Workforce

By Josh White There is a major misconception that millennials are lazy and entitled employees, looking for employer handouts and that they are willing to...

The True Cost of an Employee

In the construction industry, speed is of the essence. The faster you and your crew can successfully complete a job, the happier your clients,...

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: Wise Words

Every October, MCS honors the remarkable women in construction and their words of wisdom to other women seeking a career in the male-dominated industry....

Avoid the Family Owned Business Blues

Managing a business is tough, but running a family owned construction contractor business is even tougher. Internal conflicts, family matters, business concerns, and ownership...
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...

Age of Information: Part 4 of 4

It’s 2023, and we are solidly in the “Age of Information” for architecture, engineering, and construction. Innovations, like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and artificial...

Predictive Construction

Our recent Global Capital Project Outlook (GCPO), launched earlier in June, found that the construction industry is responding to recent inflation, supply chain volatility,...

Utilizing the 5Ss: Part 1

Does it seem to take you a while to find some things? Do you hear yourself muttering, “I know it’s here somewhere?” Do you...