“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...

By Bart Gragg and Peter Krammer Workforce development — recruiting, training, promoting, and retaining—could be a complex system for company leadership to build and maintain....

In today’s construction industry, uncertainty is constant. Volatile material costs, protracted billing cycles, and razor-thin margins place significant strain on management teams. For many...

By John Carrozza When hiring a new person into your organization, it’s very likely that you will review their resume, CV, or professional profile and...

Most construction customers don’t really know how to compare the difference between good or poor-quality workmanship. They ask for contractor bids to build a...

The construction industry continues to be buffeted by challenges, both longstanding and developing. Many builders are still struggling to find enough skilled labor, with...

I swear if I read another blog about the leadership lessons of some famous leader, I’ll gag. I’d much rather read about real leaders...

By Jill J. Johnson Today’s business climate is exceptionally volatile and complex. In this type of uncertain environment, it is essential to reassess all of...

Forecasting is an essential part of the construction process. Not only does it set time and budget expectations for customers, but also potential profits...

In parts I and II of this article, we focused on specific “best practice” contract terms that well-drafted construction documents should address. Ultimately, it...