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...

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...

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...

Communication Matters

By Trish Stromberg Construction companies are having to adjust to unforeseen working conditions during COVID-19, which has resulted in a rapid shift to remote collaboration...

Warrior Mindset

In November 2022, I introduced Zachary Green and his book, Warrior Entrepreneur: Lessons from the Battleground to the Boardroom. Zachary’s insight into business can...

Detoxification: Handling A Toxic Employee

Steps to take to remedy negativity in the workplace By Preston Ingalls Often referred to as “bad apples,” or as the French would say, pourri, chronic...
Five Steps to Ease Succession Planning

Five Steps to Ease Succession Planning at Construction Firms

Construction company succession can be challenging at the best of times, but that transition is often made significantly more complicated when a firm’s owner...
infrastructure plan

Three Tips for Contractors in Light of the $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure...

There is no doubt that the recent actions of President Donald Trump have been made with his signature phrase in mind: Make America Great...

Company Retreats

By Christine Corelli Company retreats represent a significant investment of time and energy. Many construction contractors and related businesses refrain from holding them because they are...
Leadership Traits

Top 7 Leadership Traits for Engaging Employees

Improving their quality and effectiveness constantly challenges company leaders who strive to improve productivity, minimize turnover, and retain the best available talent. Studies show...