Crushing the Old Method

Are using old methods the easy way out? Old methods feel comfortable and safer, save you hours of research, and appear to be cheaper on...

Hourly Investment

“My workers drive me crazy!” “We can’t keep people.” “They’re constantly calling out.”  “They’re so unmotivated.” When I ask my audience members what they find most challenging about...

Project Interoperability

Managing a construction business is difficult and getting harder by the day. Projects are becoming more complex; attracting, hiring and retaining employees is increasingly...

Schedule Makeover

By Garrett Harley After a challenging year, many industries are navigating still uncertain waters and adjusting their business models to adapt to whatever the future...

Contractors vs. Weather

Severe water damage can wreak havoc upon any building, whether it’s been completed or still under construction, leaving long-lasting effects in its wake. Whether...

Effective Strategies

By Lynn Connors Delays are a common occurrence in the construction industry. From weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions....

Process Improvement Through Workforce Education

Processes naturally degrade over time. The key to avoiding a degradation crisis is to focus on proactive problem resolution, which is vital to continuous...
Consensus Building

Win-Win Decisions: Part 2

Getting a team to reach a mutual decision can be more than challenging. Individual members have viewpoints that are influenced by their paradigms, experiences,...

Competitive Edge

In 2022, the construction industry experienced headwinds, backwinds, and crosswinds. The Inflation Reduction Act includes hundreds of billions for clean energy, transportation, and manufacturing....

Maintenance Practices

By Preston Ingalls Fleet equipment is usually the single most tremendous asset, outside of people, for construction companies. If operated and maintained efficiently, your fleet...