“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...

Jay Thaker is the Siteworks Systems rental marketing manager at Toro. Jay brings experience in marketing strategy and execution, channel development, and product development....

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...

With U.S. unemployment rates at generational lows, construction companies face one of the most severe talent shortages ever. Faced with this challenge, companies are...

As the year draws to a close, a look back at the commercial construction industry’s achievements and milestones are discussed by Jim Albi, assistant...

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...

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

Veterans Day provides us all with an opportunity to honor those who’ve served our country. At the same time, it is important to stop...

In the Gallup book, Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow, Tom Rath writes, “The most extraordinary leaders do not see...

To upgrade or not to upgrade your equipment—it’s a question that concerns many small business owners but is particularly relevant to contractors. It seems...