Do You Have Obamacare Paralysis?
Whether your politics are deep red, deep blue, or somewhere in between, the Affordable Care Act is making your life more difficult—or at least...
Closing the Gap
The construction industry has been under pressure for years on the labor front. There’s plenty of work to go around but the continuing shortage...
The Future of Construction in America
Hop in a car and drive anywhere and chances are the drive will be on roads and highways that need patching, resurfacing, or widening,...
U.S. Economy Supply Chain
Resilient supply chain strategies are essential to deliver the long-term security, health, and economic prosperity that U.S. consumers expect. Surging demand, container shortages, port...
Evolution of Plywood
Plywood has become a commonplace material in the modern world, but its origins actually date back to about 3000 BC, when ancient Egyptians fashioned...
Commercial Space
Ver-Tex Construction, and its recent acquisition Brambier’s, rebranded as Contexture to reflect the company’s evolving strategic direction on improving building environments, its expanded portfolio...
Diversity and Inclusion
It can be tempting to measure your company's health and achievements primarily in terms of its financial performance or market position. But the success...
Acquiring Good Employees
Attracting good, smart employees is a challenge. In a way, the odds are against finding the best, because stereotypes persist. Ask any high school...
Surety Bonding Programs
Construction projects today are growing in complexity as labor shortages, supply chain issues, and rising costs persist. The unpredictability of risk exposures like these...
Using EPDs: Part 2 of 4
Read Part 1 Here.
A paradigm shift is occurring in the architecture, design, and construction industry as leaders are increasingly prioritizing low-carbon initiatives during the new...









