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...
Communication Matters
By Trish Stromberg
Construction companies are having to adjust to unforeseen working conditions during COVID-19, which has resulted in a rapid shift to remote collaboration...
Construction Recovery
By Craig Tappel and Kirk Chamberlain
What may end up being the best thing about 2021 is that it’s no longer 2020. For many industries,...
Reduce Risk
Most contractors recognize that the construction industry involves significant risks. Companies must engage in smart risk management processes to reduce their exposure and avoid...
A Look at Now
The new infrastructure investment is igniting competition among construction and engineering contractors—it’s survival of the digitally fittest to win high-stake contracts. Below are thoughts...
Win-Win Decisions: Part 1
Getting a team to reach a mutual decision can be more than challenging. Individual members have viewpoints that are influenced by their paradigms, experiences,...
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...
Future Workforce: Part 1 of 4
The labor shortage in construction is not new, it’s a problem years in the making. This doesn’t stop it from being a pain point...
McCarthy Culture
Veterans Day provides us all with an opportunity to honor those who’ve served our country. At the same time, it is important to stop...
Project Delivery
Over the last 2 years, the engineering and construction industry has experienced a new wave of innovation and digitization, enabling organizations to creatively utilize...









