Workforce Shortage

According to a recent article in Reuters, construction companies in the U.S. are hiring more workers this year. The problem is finding them. As...
Hiring Practices

Hiring Practices

How construction companies will reshape the process By Jason Cohen It’s no secret the construction industry is experiencing a workforce shortage. But beyond a shortage of...

Builders Risk Today

Material prices fluctuate, subcontractor availability shifts, and catastrophic events—from floods to wildfires—can grind projects to a halt overnight. For many contractors, builders risk insurance...

Future of Forecasting

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

New Beauty of Block

Today’s architects, engineers, and contractors have the tall task of designing structures that check all the boxes: safe, stylish, sustainable, and all within budget....

What to Look for in a Modern Contract Management System

Your contract management system (CMS) is the beating heart of your business, capturing your relationship with customers, suppliers, employees, projects, assets, and liabilities, but...

Those Darn Boomers: Part 2 of 2

By Preston Ingalls In my first article on Baby Boomers, I shared the financial reality of Boomers. Technically, it is an individual born between 1946...

Detection for Protection

In recent years, contractors’ builder’s risk insurance deductibles and premiums have risen as much as two or three times. Much of this is due...
team

Win-Win Decisions: Part 1

Getting a team to reach a mutual decision can be more than challenging. Individual members have viewpoints that are influenced by their paradigms, experiences,...
Leadership Traits

Top 7 Leadership Traits for Engaging Employees

Improving their quality and effectiveness constantly challenges company leaders who strive to improve productivity, minimize turnover, and retain the best available talent. Studies show...