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...

Putting Lean Construction to Work

Though many 4-year degrees now come with mountains of student debt, one of the most in-demand career paths doesn’t require one at all. The...

Content Marketing

Content marketing has become increasingly attractive to many businesses and brands seeking to expand their web presence. But what is content marketing and how...

No Train, No Gain

Ever said, “I wish my people (managers, foremen, and crews) were as good as me"? Do they often struggle and fail to do things...

Critical Early Stages

The earliest stages of any project, including before and during site preparation, are critical to its ultimate success.  Preparing a site includes several integral steps,...

The Gears of Innovation

The construction industry is a pivotal and powerful part of the American economy. The noise at a jobsite is the sound of commerce, progress,...

Tax Matters

By Karen J. Poist, CPA, and Kimberley D. Tarnakow, CPA As the nation has become more mobile, many construction companies now do business across the...

Increasing Veteran Opportunities

In 2001, after the events of September 11, David Huval joined the Army. He knew—and felt—that going into the Army was something he had...

Hiring Veterans

By Josh White Of the 18.2 million veterans currently residing in the U.S., around 621,000 receive disability insurance or pension payments. Sadly, veterans with disabilities...

Sector Insights

Given the current economic climate and the recent debt ceiling crisis avoided, what could happen in the commercial building/construction market? What do general contractors...