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...

What to Expect in the New Year

With the New Year stretching before us, it is worth our time to look back at 2014, and see what we might learn about...
OEM and Aftermarket Parts

Blurring the Lines Between OEM and Aftermarket Parts

Over the past 60 years, the acceptance of replacement parts suppliers for engines used in the heavy-duty construction industry has evolved significantly. Today, the...
team performance

Igniting Your Team to New Levels of Performance

When it comes to constructing a team of people who work well together to create winning outcomes, knowing “how to” and understanding “how to”...

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...

Diversity and Inclusion

It can be tempting to measure your company's health and achievements primarily in terms of its financial performance or market position. But the success...

Retaining Talent: Part 2 of 4

see Part 1 here One of the best ways to attract new talent is to keep your existing talent. It signals to new and potential...

Work-in-Progress Reports

At one time or another, even the best managed contracting firms begin to feel they are slipping off the financial tracks. To the top...

Thriving Productivity in a List-Dominated World

As hard as I work every day, shouldn’t I have “arrived” by now? It’s a question that nags at you as you slog through...

Winter Planning: Prepping for Snow and Ice Removal

As most know too well, Mother Nature can drop a foot of snow and ice over the ground with a snap of her fingers,...