The Drive to Win
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...
No Train, No Gain
Ever said, “I wish my people (managers, foremen, and crews) were as good as me"? Do they often struggle and fail to do things...
Insurance Matters
All commercial general contractors have unique risks and exposures. Partnering with an insurance agent or broker and securing coverage from a sophisticated carrier can...
Continuing Education: The Lifeblood of Electrical Contractors
As electricians retire and new technologies emerge, ongoing education is key
More than ever today, continuous education is the lifeblood of electrical contractors—it is necessary...
Sales Taxability
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...
Tips to Help You Keep on Truckin’
“Please go easy on our trucks folks!”
This was the plea the president of a construction contractor company made at a recent project manager/superintendent meeting....
Where Are The Workers?
Construction talent is in short supply these days, a fact well known among industry leaders and employers.
While the demand for construction services across the...
Don’t Let ‘Em Go: Part 1 of 2
Well, the good news is the booming economy has created exponential growth in jobs in the construction industry with December 2017 being 30,000. In...
Why Should Contractors Embrace Content Marketing?
Today’s contractors must also be marketers. This is a tough conversation to have, particularly with any professional that naturally wants to spend as much...
Decision-making: Part 2 of 3
By Preston Ingalls
I truly believe our lives are the result of our decision making. We are either recipients of good outcomes for proper decisions...









