Hot Leader, Hot Team
The CEO of a software firm was tasked with a major change initiative after a large and lengthy acquisition. The board of directors wanted...
Marketing Trends for AEC Firms
The way architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms communicate their value is shifting, and doing business today demands a smarter, more targeted approach to...
The Master Game
There once was a man named DeRopp who wrote a book titled The Master Game. No need to discuss his book or his philosophy...
Industry Expectations
The pandemic accelerated trends in the construction industry related to labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and material cost increases. Ultimately, these trends resulted in...
Speaking the Same Language: Part 2
AEMP has been talking about performance metrics and the development of consistent standards for many years, beginning in 2005 when Gregory Kittle was the...
Don’t Let ‘Em Go: Part 2 of 2
In part one of this article, the cost of a departing employee, the cost of turnover, and what can be done to improve retention...
Equipment Loans
Many small business owners have sought capital to keep their doors open, especially through these challenging times. But even as the COVID-19 pandemic slowly...
Contractors vs. Weather
Severe water damage can wreak havoc upon any building, whether it’s been completed or still under construction, leaving long-lasting effects in its wake. Whether...
On Track
By Theresa Ball, Vice President, Valley Bank
Great companies persevere despite adversity because they have a sense of purpose that guides their way. It’s a...
Debunking Myths of Cold-Weather Concreting
As temperatures drop, concrete contractors face a familiar dilemma: press on through winter or pause production until spring. Cold weather has long carried a...









