A Debt to be Paid: Employing our Veterans

What has 4 decades as an employer taught me about hiring and managing veterans? That it’s the smartest move I can make in terms...

Tier 4 Directive

Considerable buzz has been around for some time as to Tier 4 requirements for diesel engines. Let’s start with the question: What is Tier...
lukewarm leadership

Hot Leader, Hot Team

The CEO of a software firm was tasked with a major change initiative after a large and lengthy acquisition. The board of directors wanted...

Neuroscience Principles

Several neuroscience principles limit our ability to creatively solve problems and generate innovative ideas. Understanding some of these principles can help you optimize your...

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...

Are You a Boss or a Leader?

Success starts and stops with an organization’s leadership. And any business is as strong, or as weak, as the leader at the helm of...
team conflict

Opportunity for the Right Course of Action

Every human being experiences conflict. It is a factor of human interaction. Therefore, it is impossible to get multiple people together, in a team,...

The Role of Effective Project Management

The construction industry is no stranger to challenges. From tight deadlines to complex designs, ensuring project delivery requires a delicate balance of planning, execution,...

MEWPs

By Rick Smith Construction site safety should always be top of mind and should be made a priority each and every day. Training is one...

Work Smart Not Hard: Part 3 of 4

Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. With the recently passed Infrastructure Bill generating more demand for work and an ongoing labor crisis, contractors and...