Profit or Wealth?
When asked, most construction company owners envision their perfect business, and you can bet that nearly all of them will have a different perspective....
Does Your Business Work for You?
A construction business which works for you works without the owner having to do all the important work, including making most day-to-day decisions, telling everyone...
Finish Projects Faster
Several years ago, we were the general contractor on a 70,000-square-foot concrete tilt-up office and manufacturing building for a major company. The project superintendent,...
Coordination Is Key
The construction industry continues to be buffeted by challenges, both longstanding and developing. Many builders are still struggling to find enough skilled labor, with...
Confidence Compounds
One of the most significant leadership skills you need to develop is your confidence. It is an essential core leadership competency. Confidence allows you...
What Lurks Below
By Simon Pedley
One of the biggest threats facing construction projects today is an invisible one that lurks just below the surface. The labyrinth of...
Speaking the Same Language: Part 1
Machine to machine, process to process, result to result. In almost every business or industry, meaningful comparisons and evaluations can make the difference between...
Retaining Talent: Part 2 of 4
see Part 1 here
One of the best ways to attract new talent is to keep your existing talent. It signals to new and potential...
Pain Points
Below are responses courtesy of Casey Banks, managing risk control consultant at Travelers, as the topics of challenges and pains points are discussed and...
Why Logistics Is the Key to Contractor Productivity
These days, contractors are looking for solutions to move quickly, reduce downtime, and increase productivity. One way this can be accomplished is through logistics/material...









