Hour Banking
Many government contractors probably feel that whenever they turn around the Executive Order or Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is handing them...
Mass Miscommunication
You fiddle with your smartphone under the table during an important meeting. You type an (error-ridden) email to a client while talking (distractedly) on...
Fleet Benchmarking
For mid-sized contractor fleets, efficiency is the name of the game. Whether in construction, landscaping, HVAC, or any other trade, fleet operations are a...
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...
What Did You Sign?
By Debbie Dickinson
Signing a standard crane rental agreement attests to so much more than simple acknowledgement of the date and time of the crane’s...
Maximizing Profitability
Proactive cost management is the key to staying ahead of the competition and achieving long-term success in the construction industry; however, it can be...
Clarifying Industry Components
This year, the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA) held its first annual association meeting for trench shoring dealers and manufacturers. NAXSA’s ultimate goal...
Fighting Discrimination
Renee Conner knows what it means to be a woman in construction. As a kid, she went out to sites with her father and,...
Blurring the Lines Between OEM and Aftermarket Parts for Gensets
Over the past few decades, the acceptance of replacement parts suppliers for engines used in the power generation market has evolved significantly. Today, the...
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...









