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John Meibers is the vice president and general manager of Deltek + ComputerEase, the leading provider of accounting, project management, and field-to-office software for...

Best Practices: Lean Construction

Harnessing the power to drive productivity By Dan Heinemeier The stats are becoming as well-known as they are grim. Since the 1960s, we’ve seen a doubling...
Hiring Practices

Hiring Practices

How construction companies will reshape the process By Jason Cohen It’s no secret the construction industry is experiencing a workforce shortage. But beyond a shortage of...

A Debt to be Paid: Employing our Veterans: Part 2

What has four decades as an employer taught me about hiring and managing veterans? That it’s the smartest move I can make in terms...

Construction Curve Ball

As a rigid surface that isn’t prone to rutting or shoving, concrete pavement is well suited to handle the stresses and heavy loading inflicted...

Contractor Training

Training … why do it? The short and simple answer to the question of why bother with construction training is twofold: safety and productivity. Accidents...

Stolen But Not Lost

As the economy has become more stable over the past several years, many construction owners have again started to purchase construction equipment for their...

Mass Miscommunication

You fiddle with your smartphone under the table during an important meeting. You type an (error-ridden) email to a client while talking (distractedly) on...

Constructing a Builder’s Risk Policy

Insurance requirements within a construction contract will generally require a builder’s risk insurance policy to be purchased. Frequently, that requirement falls to the owner;...

Business Resolutions

The new year is an important time when many business owners hit the refresh button and look for opportunities to change and improve their...