Hourly Investment
“My workers drive me crazy!”
“We can’t keep people.”
“They’re constantly calling out.”
“They’re so unmotivated.”
When I ask my audience members what they find most challenging about...
Workforce Development
By Bart Gragg and Peter Krammer
Workforce development — recruiting, training, promoting, and retaining—could be a complex system for company leadership to build and maintain....
The CFO Alternative
In today’s construction industry, uncertainty is constant. Volatile material costs, protracted billing cycles, and razor-thin margins place significant strain on management teams. For many...
5 Reasons to Hire Skill Over Experience
By John Carrozza
When hiring a new person into your organization, it’s very likely that you will review their resume, CV, or professional profile and...
More Than The Minimum
Most construction customers don’t really know how to compare the difference between good or poor-quality workmanship. They ask for contractor bids to build a...
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...
Up With Local Leadership
I swear if I read another blog about the leadership lessons of some famous leader, I’ll gag. I’d much rather read about real leaders...
Strategic Assumptions
By Jill J. Johnson
Today’s business climate is exceptionally volatile and complex. In this type of uncertain environment, it is essential to reassess all of...
Future of Forecasting
Forecasting is an essential part of the construction process. Not only does it set time and budget expectations for customers, but also potential profits...
Construction Contracts: Part III
In parts I and II of this article, we focused on specific “best practice” contract terms that well-drafted construction documents should address. Ultimately, it...









