Future Workforce: Part 1 of 4

The labor shortage in construction is not new, it’s a problem years in the making. This doesn’t stop it from being a pain point...

Volvo’s Stephen Roy

As CONEXPO-CON/AGG draws near, Stephen Roy, president, Region North America, at AEM member company Volvo Construction Equipment, discusses his thoughts on the show and...

Economic Pressures

As the global market continues to be pressured from recessions, increased supply chain complexity brought by geopolitical conflicts, material price increases and labor shortages,...

Best Practices: Lean Construction

Harnessing the power to drive productivity By Dan Heinemeier The stats are becoming as well-known as they are grim. Since the 1960s, we’ve seen a doubling...

Millennial Workforce

By Josh White There is a major misconception that millennials are lazy and entitled employees, looking for employer handouts and that they are willing to...

Workforce Management: Pt. 3 of 4

Read parts 1 and 2 here. Contractors know that the future of the industry is digital, and many companies are already using digital solutions for...

Seven Ways to Strengthen Your Communication Skills

To keep our more difficult, but essential, communication skills limber in an environment where quick and easy communicating is the norm, it’s important to...

Company Retreats

By Christine Corelli Company retreats represent a significant investment of time and energy. Many construction contractors and related businesses refrain from holding them because they are...
Electrical Contractors Education

Continuing Education: The Lifeblood of Electrical Contractors

As electricians retire and new technologies emerge, ongoing education is key More than ever today, continuous education is the lifeblood of electrical contractors—it is necessary...

Predictive Construction

Our recent Global Capital Project Outlook (GCPO), launched earlier in June, found that the construction industry is responding to recent inflation, supply chain volatility,...