Steps to take to remedy negativity in the workplace By Preston Ingalls Often referred to as “bad apples,” or as the French would say, pourri, chronic...

Small businesses in the construction sector navigated a challenging 2022 by being nimble, creative, and disciplined. They will need each of these skills plus...

By Craig Tappel and Kirk Chamberlain What may end up being the best thing about 2021 is that it’s no longer 2020. For many industries,...

In 2022, the construction industry experienced headwinds, backwinds, and crosswinds. The Inflation Reduction Act includes hundreds of billions for clean energy, transportation, and manufacturing....

It never fails. You go to roll out a new program or process and then you start to hear the grumblings about why it...

Material prices fluctuate, subcontractor availability shifts, and catastrophic events—from floods to wildfires—can grind projects to a halt overnight. For many contractors, builders risk insurance...

Last year, lawmakers in Washington passed a massive $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan which represents the most significant investment in highways, ports, and other...

As electricians retire and new technologies emerge, ongoing education is key More than ever today, continuous education is the lifeblood of electrical contractors—it is necessary...

Modern construction equipment generates far greater loads onto the ground (reaction forces) than many contractors realize. While reaction forces are often discussed in the...

maintaining a pipeline of projects in the off-season As busy season comes to an end and colder weather approaches, it’s time for contractors to consider how...