Sales Taxability

By Karen J. Poist, CPA, and Kimberley D. Tarnakow, CPA Did you know that construction contracts, specifically the type of construction contract, can determine the...
Content-focused design

Content-First Approach

Designing digital assets before thinking through your content is a little like placing the proverbial cart before the horse. Instead, leading with the content...

A Look at Now

The new infrastructure investment is igniting competition among construction and engineering contractors—it’s survival of the digitally fittest to win high-stake contracts. Below are thoughts...

8 Steps to Making Decisions Decisively

Being able to make good decisions quickly is essential to business success. If you find yourself hesitating when it comes to making a choice,...

Smooth Takeoff to an Easy Landing

Have there been times in your career where you felt like you lost focus in your business? Outside influences may have affected the course...

Pain Points

Below are responses courtesy of Casey Banks, managing risk control consultant at Travelers, as the topics of challenges and pains points are discussed and...

Utilizing the 5Ss: Part 2

There are many benefits that your organization can reap from implementing the 5S program. Originating from a Japanese focus on organizing and bringing orderliness...

Management’s Guide to an Injury-Free Construction Site

It should come as no surprise that safety is a major concern for every construction company, large or small. Beyond the obvious impact on...

Invest in Talent to Grow & Profit

As construction companies grow, the owner generally takes on more work than they can handle alone. Then they often hire a low-priced, inexperienced junior...

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,...