Several years ago, we were the general contractor on a 70,000-square-foot concrete tilt-up office and manufacturing building for a major company. The project superintendent,...

By Christine Corelli There is much to learn from those who lead the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard when it comes...

In June 1968, General William Westmoreland was relieved of his command in Vietnam when his new boss, Richard Nixon, lost confidence in his approach....

Renee Conner knows what it means to be a woman in construction. As a kid, she went out to sites with her father and,...

Ver-Tex Construction, and its recent acquisition Brambier’s, rebranded as Contexture to reflect the company’s evolving strategic direction on improving building environments, its expanded portfolio...

When asked, most construction company owners envision their perfect business, and you can bet that nearly all of them will have a different perspective....

Most construction customers don’t really know how to compare the difference between good or poor-quality workmanship. They ask for contractor bids to build a...

If you find yourself listening to coworkers complain at work, you’re not alone. Joe, a welder, often eats his lunch sitting on a curb...

Understanding the calculation change In the majority of states in the U.S., workers’ compensation insurance is a mandatory coverage that employers must have in place....

By Frank Malangone It is no secret among construction leaders that design-build focused organizations and projects are increasing exponentially. In fact, design-build is expected to...