Track Your Progress

When speaking at conferences, I often ask this question: “What’s your profit goal?”  The typical answer is always the same: “As much as we can...

Vertical Freedom

Vertical Freedom, the award winning, film festival-recognized, feature length documentary movie, produced by Storybuilt Media and NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, is now...

Blueprint for Safety

The construction industry is inherently demanding, both physically and mentally, as workers engage in operating heavy machinery and hazardous tools. There is very little...

The Great Communicator

In studying the highest levels of leadership, impact, and influence, several common aspects of effective communication become clear. The 10th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s...

Focus on Making Higher Profits

In the construction industry, the path to building a successful business is not just about managing projects; it’s about prioritizing your efforts on systems...

Avoid Disruptions

Anticipate issues and plan contingencies to be prepared By Kyle Wilberts Disruptions are a common plight for the Heavy Building Materials industry due to the nature...

No Train, No Gain

Ever said, “I wish my people (managers, foremen, and crews) were as good as me"? Do they often struggle and fail to do things...

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...

Workforce Management: Part 4 of 4

Miscommunication is often the underlying cause of many problems throughout the construction lifecycle, from causing delays and rework to more serious problems like workplace...

Behind the 8-ball

The sharp rise in labor and material costs has rocked the construction industry. No party within the construction ecosystem has been affected more than...