Communication Matters

By Trish Stromberg Construction companies are having to adjust to unforeseen working conditions during COVID-19, which has resulted in a rapid shift to remote collaboration...

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...

4 Keys to Financial Management

Buoyed by an infusion of cash that is set to come into the construction industry from key pieces of legislation—including the Creating Helpful Incentives...

How to Let Go

To achieve success, every construction company must execute key tasks flawlessly. When these essential functions, processes, and systems get sidetracked or handled chaotically, projects...
OEM and Aftermarket Parts

Blurring the Lines Between OEM and Aftermarket Parts

Over the past 60 years, the acceptance of replacement parts suppliers for engines used in the heavy-duty construction industry has evolved significantly. Today, the...

Latest Word from ACI

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will conduct multiple public seminars on ACI CODE-318-25 and ACI CODE-562-25 throughout November 2025. The seminars, “ACI 318-25: Changes...
Commercial Financing

6 Tips for Tackling Commercial Financing

Commercial financing is available to encourage responsible budgeting and enable businesses to overcome unanticipated hurdles like economic downfalls, unpaid invoices, and budgetary discrepancies. With...
stress

Aiming for Wellness

The construction industry has shown tremendous growth in the last decade as the economy continues to strengthen. Although strong labor markets have created confidence...

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...

Avoid the Family Owned Business Blues

Managing a business is tough, but running a family owned construction contractor business is even tougher. Internal conflicts, family matters, business concerns, and ownership...