WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: Wise Words
Every October, MCS honors the remarkable women in construction and their words of wisdom to other women seeking a career in the male-dominated industry....
8 Steps to Making Decisions Decisively
Being able to make good decisions quickly is essential to business success. If you find yourself hesitating when it comes to making a choice,...
5 Marketing Tips to Help Your Construction Business Reach the Right...
The construction industry is always abuzz with activity. It’s one of the most reliable performers in the business world because the work never stops:...
Hidden Costs
By Mike Merrill
Construction leaders think they know their business like the back of their hand. But research shows that millions of dollars slip through...
The True Cost of an Employee
In the construction industry, speed is of the essence. The faster you and your crew can successfully complete a job, the happier your clients,...
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...
Blurring the Lines Between OEM and Aftermarket Parts
Over the past 60 years, the acceptance of replacement parts suppliers for engines used in the heavy-duty construction industry has evolved significantly. Today, the...
Inspect What You Expect
It's not enough to just assign the task
When you request a task to be performed, you naturally expect it to be completed. We make...
The Challenge of Time Constraints
Construction contractors face it frequently—that hollow feeling in the gut that there isn’t enough time. The clock ticks faster on construction projects; slower when...
Warrior Mindset
In November 2022, I introduced Zachary Green and his book, Warrior Entrepreneur: Lessons from the Battleground to the Boardroom. Zachary’s insight into business can...









