The Gears of Innovation

The construction industry is a pivotal and powerful part of the American economy. The noise at a jobsite is the sound of commerce, progress,...

What to Expect in the New Year

With the New Year stretching before us, it is worth our time to look back at 2014, and see what we might learn about...

Equipment Loans

Many small business owners have sought capital to keep their doors open, especially through these challenging times. But even as the COVID-19 pandemic slowly...

The Case for Training

achieving improved productivity and worker accountability By Jeff Winke Building landfills have become more complex and technologically sophisticated. Gone are the days when a smart owner could...

Workforce Management: Part 4 of 4

Miscommunication is often the underlying cause of many problems throughout the construction lifecycle, from causing delays and rework to more serious problems like workplace...
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The Power of Choice

Newton’s third law of motion tells us that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When it comes to selecting a...
Pushback

Why Do We Constantly Get Pushback to Change?

It never fails. You go to roll out a new program or process and then you start to hear the grumblings about why it...

Paper Trail

The five truths of building construction projects are:  Every set of plans is not perfect.Every project finishes over budget.Every project completed is behind schedule.The contractor...
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Insurance Brokerage Services

By Steven Davis Services from an insurance professional vary widely depending upon the knowledge and capabilities of the agent/broker and the size and complexity of...

Clarifying Industry Components

This year, the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA) held its first annual association meeting for trench shoring dealers and manufacturers. NAXSA’s ultimate goal...