Abundance of Opportunity

The construction and demolition industries continue to see steady change. Contractors, laborers, and project managers are pushing for safer and more productive solutions to...
Management Leaders

Are Leaders Born or Made?

By Christine Corelli The construction industry is growing, evolving, ever changing, and more dynamic than ever. This is great. But contractors are still faced with...
Electrical Contractors Education

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...

Stop Toolbox Talk Burnout

By Ruthann Ellis Holding regular Toolbox Talks is an effective way to reinforce the focus on safety for workers. At Ceco Concrete Construction, our crew...
innovation

A Template for Harnessing the Power of Innovation

The famed artist Pablo Picasso once said, “The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” He certainly nailed that one. By its very nature,...

Those Darn Boomers: Part 2 of 2

By Preston Ingalls In my first article on Baby Boomers, I shared the financial reality of Boomers. Technically, it is an individual born between 1946...

Minimizing Disruptions

It’s absolutely vital for a construction team to determine how to mitigate or prevent the disruption work will have on adjoining areas or sections...

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...

Stick to the Plan

It’s time to stand up for what’s right. As a contractor, you’re required to build per your contract—no more and no less. But often...

Work Smarter (Not Harder)

Connor Deering has more than two decades of experience in the manufacturing and industrial sectors, including global leadership roles. He is president and CEO...