Paper Trail
The five truths of building construction projects are:
Every set of plans is not perfect.Every project finishes over budget.Every project completed is behind schedule.The contractor...
Are You Stuck in Your Critter Brain?
Brett is over the moon. He has just received a long-awaited promotion and with it the opportunity to present to his firm’s key clients....
Preserving History
Rhode Island's Oakland Farms condo community boasts a rich history dating back to 1644 when Thomas Cornell was granted 100 acres of land in...
Fresh Perspective
Over the years, I have noticed that new employees are a lot like fresh bread, the day they start, they seem to be very...
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...
Construction Equipment Rental or Purchase: How to Decide What’s Best for...
By Amanda Wilson
The decision to rent, lease, or buy construction equipment can often be overwhelming. Smaller construction companies can be left behind in the...
Future Workforce: Part 1 of 4
The labor shortage in construction is not new, it’s a problem years in the making. This doesn’t stop it from being a pain point...
Invest in Talent to Grow & Profit
As construction companies grow, the owner generally takes on more work than they can handle alone. Then they often hire a low-priced, inexperienced junior...
FHWA Ignores Congressional Mandates to Enact Safety Rules for More Than...
Safety on our highways has been a top priority for nearly 50 years. The Highway Safety Act of 1966 was the first major effort...
Evolution of Plywood
Plywood has become a commonplace material in the modern world, but its origins actually date back to about 3000 BC, when ancient Egyptians fashioned...









