CPM

Blending CPM and Lean Scheduling for a Competitive Edge

The construction industry remains relatively strong, but that doesn’t necessarily mean builders have their houses completely in order. With project owners demanding faster builds...

Now is a Good Time for Contractors to Meet with Financial...

The first quarter of each year is a good time for contractors to meet with their sureties and bankers so everyone can review the...

Maximizing Profitability

Proactive cost management is the key to staying ahead of the competition and achieving long-term success in the construction industry; however, it can be...
Clemson Construction Science and Management

Construction Ph.D Program

The Clemson University Board of Trustees has approved a set of plans that will significantly expand the Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and...

Track Your Progress

When speaking at conferences, I often ask this question: “What’s your profit goal?”  The typical answer is always the same: “As much as we can...

Hidden Value of Purchasing from a Dealership’s Rental Fleet

There are plenty of reasons your construction company needs to purchase equipment for its fleet. Perhaps there’s interest in diversifying the company’s services. Or...

Next-Gen Tech

The construction industry is on the road to a major labor crisis. ABC figures show the U.S. construction workforce shortage topped half a million...

Putting Lean Construction to Work

Though many 4-year degrees now come with mountains of student debt, one of the most in-demand career paths doesn’t require one at all. The...

It’s a Wo(Man)’s World, Too

By Karli Langner  Now, 100 years after women gained voting rights in the U.S., women are participating in the workforce at nearly the highest level...

A Revolution in Power Tool Rentals Is Here

While power tool rentals have been around for years, a world of peer-to-peer power tool rentals opens up new opportunities and new risks, both...