What to Expect in the New Year

With the New Year stretching before us, it is worth our time to look back at 2014, and see what we might learn about...

Skilled Trade Transitions

After years of dedicated service to the country, U.S military members leave their enlistment to return to civilian life, but many veterans find this...

Distributed Workforce: Part 1 of 2

During the early stages of the pandemic, there were a few world leaders who were criticized for suggesting that “we would have to live...

A Guide for Leasing Equipment

When you need additional equipment for your business, there are numerous financing options out there. From loans to leases, the options can sometimes seem...

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...
industry predictions

What’s Ahead in 2018?

Factories in flat-packs and homes built in factories—modular construction will build new momentum in 2018. However, the industry is battling with significant skills shortages...

Hidden Costs

By Mike Merrill Construction leaders think they know their business like the back of their hand. But research shows that millions of dollars slip through...

Paper Trail

The five truths of building construction projects are:  Every set of plans is not perfect.Every project finishes over budget.Every project completed is behind schedule.The contractor...

Ensuring Design Intent

The early design process is exhilarating. Renderings are created that help the owner visualize the designer’s intent, and the excitement is often contagious. However,...

Consider Publicly Funded Jobs

Relying too much on a single customer, or a single source of income, can put a business at risk. If your customers’ needs change...