Changing the Process of Communicating Change Part 1 of 2

Change is defined as a shift from one way of doing things to a different way of doing things. It can be incremental or...

Those Darn Boomers: Part 1 of 2

By Preston Ingalls So, you have to work with a Baby Boomer or two? Ever notice they are different from the other Generations, like Gen...

Tech for Talent: Part 4 of 4

With the ongoing labor shortage and growing demand for construction, talent and workforce management are among the top priorities for contractors. But these things...

Crucial Role

More than ever, concrete employers are looking for certified concrete professionals. With certification programs from the American Concrete Institute (ACI), contractors, craftsmen, technicians, inspectors,...

Increasing Veteran Opportunities

In 2001, after the events of September 11, David Huval joined the Army. He knew—and felt—that going into the Army was something he had...

What the Heck is an MRO

Most companies are aggressively searching for ways to reduce their costs to compete in this tight market. Three letters, MRO, can spell considerable savings...

Decision-making: Part 3 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 or...
Consensus Building

Win-Win Decisions: Part 2

Getting a team to reach a mutual decision can be more than challenging. Individual members have viewpoints that are influenced by their paradigms, experiences,...

Exceptional Leaders

Most leaders believe they make good decisions. They believe they already have clarity about their situation. Protecting the status quo is the norm. Then...

Constructing a Builder’s Risk Policy

Insurance requirements within a construction contract will generally require a builder’s risk insurance policy to be purchased. Frequently, that requirement falls to the owner;...