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...

10 Secrets to Building a Successful Contractor Legacy: Part 1

An Interview with Bradford Beldon, CEO of the Beldon Companies By Keith Martino How will your company be remembered? A sage philosopher once wrote, “The best...

Shotcrete in Action

Shotcrete has revolutionized slope stabilization, offering a quick, reliable fix for mitigating landslides and effectively reinforcing unstable ground. Its versatility makes it ideal for...

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...

Selling Strategy: An Efficient and Simple Way to Dispose of Used...

Every seller wants to get a great return on their heavy equipment investment. To do so, it’s important for owners to understand why and...

Employee Gap

It’s not a secret. There has been a shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry for more than a decade. Why? There are...

Construction Contracts: Part II

Contract documents serve as the primary to-do list for the owner, general contractor, subcontractors, and all other parties involved in the project. As the...

Solid Ground

Modern construction equipment generates far greater loads onto the ground (reaction forces) than many contractors realize. While reaction forces are often discussed in the...

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...

Up With Local Leadership

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...