Warrior Mindset

In November 2022, I introduced Zachary Green and his book, Warrior Entrepreneur: Lessons from the Battleground to the Boardroom. Zachary’s insight into business can...
Exiting Requires Thought

Exiting Requires More than a Thought

In June 1968, General William Westmoreland was relieved of his command in Vietnam when his new boss, Richard Nixon, lost confidence in his approach....
employee retention

Don’t Let ‘Em Go: Part 2 of 2

In part one of this article, the cost of a departing employee, the cost of turnover, and what can be done to improve retention...

The Leadership Cornucopia

With construction’s skilled labor shortage, retaining good employees has taken center stage. Attracting potential employees to fill the gap is just as important. This...

The Team Quit

By Peter Krammer and Bart Gragg Leadership’s role in workforce development extends beyond recruiting and training. Once you’ve built your team, you want to keep...

Shotcrete in Action

Shotcrete has revolutionized slope stabilization, offering a quick, reliable fix for mitigating landslides and effectively reinforcing unstable ground. Its versatility makes it ideal for...
global footprint

Market Forces

helping contractors grow global footprint Construction companies headquartered in countries with very large economies have grown more in total revenues in recent years than European...

Maintenance Practices

By Preston Ingalls Fleet equipment is usually the single most tremendous asset, outside of people, for construction companies. If operated and maintained efficiently, your fleet...

Sheet Metal Solutions

Sheet metal is not just for gutters and metal roofs anymore. Metal can be fabricated into wall panel systems that can be used in...

Successful Recruiting

By Christine Corelli There is much to learn from those who lead the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard when it comes...