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...
The True Cost of an Employee
In the construction industry, speed is of the essence. The faster you and your crew can successfully complete a job, the happier your clients,...
10 Secrets to Building a Successful Contractor Legacy: Part 1
An Interview with Bradford Beldon, CEO of the Beldon Companies
By Keith Martino
How will your company be remembered? A sage philosopher once wrote, “The best...
Stop Work Authority
We hear from clients that they have given employees stop work authority. If they see something unsafe or are unsure about something they see...
Proactive, Problem, Prevention: 3Ps to the Rescue
By Christine Corelli
That quote from Ben Franklin applies to many things in business and in life. It especially applies to handling problems and complaints.
What’s...
2021 Outlook
By Matthew Hudelson
Nearly every industry has adapted in some way to the restrictions or changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The construction industry responded...
The Importance of Balance
Separating personal and professional lives reduces stress and benefits the company’s bottom line
The line between “work” and “personal life” has become blurred for most...
Ready to Make More by Doing More?
The current construction market is tough! Competition is increasing as profit margins are shrinking. Most construction owners and managers face heavier demands and workloads...
New Constructs
Christine Fiori is home. And, the department head of Engineering Management Studies and the program director for the Drexel University College of Engineering’s Construction...
Intelligent Plumbing Systems
The Digital Revolution has transformed everything from how we plan a trip to how we shop for groceries to how we talk to loved...









