Mastering Cash Flow

In the construction industry, where cash flow challenges account for nearly 30 percent of business failures, proper financial management isn't just good practice, it's...

Special Inspections

By Tommy Faulkner  Special inspections originated in response to public safety concerns over a series of catastrophic structural failures in the late 1970s and early...

A Debt to be Paid: Employing our Veterans

What has 4 decades as an employer taught me about hiring and managing veterans? That it’s the smartest move I can make in terms...

Mindful Compassion in the Workplace

If you find yourself listening to coworkers complain at work, you’re not alone. Joe, a welder, often eats his lunch sitting on a curb...
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Time to Upgrade the Rubber on Your Tool Carrier

Tool carriers come in many shapes and sizes. Skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, telehandlers, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, and excavators share one thing...
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Challenges of Retaining Your Best Employees

There are plenty of tips, tools, and ideas that can help you retain your best staff. With unemployment finally on the decline, it is...

Commercial Space

Ver-Tex Construction, and its recent acquisition Brambier’s, rebranded as Contexture to reflect the company’s evolving strategic direction on improving building environments, its expanded portfolio...

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...

Maximizing Profitability

Proactive cost management is the key to staying ahead of the competition and achieving long-term success in the construction industry; however, it can be...

Three Essential Components for Successful Design-Build Project Management

By Frank Malangone It is no secret among construction leaders that design-build focused organizations and projects are increasing exponentially. In fact, design-build is expected to...