Forget tough. Today, competition is fierce. And although the construction contracting business has been challenging, it’s time to take steps and implement actions to...

Managing a construction business is difficult and getting harder by the day. Projects are becoming more complex; attracting, hiring and retaining employees is increasingly...

Read Part 1 Here. A paradigm shift is occurring in the architecture, design, and construction industry as leaders are increasingly prioritizing low-carbon initiatives during the new...

By Karen J. Poist, CPA, and Kimberley D. Tarnakow, CPA Did you know that construction contracts, specifically the type of construction contract, can determine the...

In the American marketplace, there are few, if any, industries with as many moving parts as construction. No one knows that better than contractors,...

One somewhat confusing term that frequently shows up in OSHA regulations is that of the “competent person.” Although competent person requirements show up in...

By Susan Robertson To survive the pandemic, companies were forced to adapt very quickly to radically new circumstances. Even large organizations—where it’s typically difficult to...

Stopping embezzlement in audit trail. When I present The 90-Minute MBA® in a seminar, I ask those who are business owners or managers to raise...

Strategic thinking. Data analytics. Critical thinking. Action planning. Positive attitude. These are all buzzwords currently floating around the industry. But, how do these buzzwords...

Every seller wants to get a great return on their heavy equipment investment. To do so, it’s important for owners to understand why and...