Utilizing the 5Ss: Part 2

There are many benefits that your organization can reap from implementing the 5S program. Originating from a Japanese focus on organizing and bringing orderliness...

Age of Information: Part 4 of 4

It’s 2023, and we are solidly in the “Age of Information” for architecture, engineering, and construction. Innovations, like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and artificial...

Evolution of Bridge Construction

Your daily commute likely takes you over heavily traveled bridges both large and small, whether you are in your own car or using public...

Where's The Money?

Stopping embezzlement in audit trail. When I present The 90-Minute MBA® in a seminar, I ask those who are business owners or managers to raise...

Product Selection: Part 1 of 3

Designing a building is no easy task. Even “simple” projects present challenges as architects balance competing priorities like energy, carbon, cost, quality, and time.  Navigating...

Maintenance Practices

By Preston Ingalls Fleet equipment is usually the single most tremendous asset, outside of people, for construction companies. If operated and maintained efficiently, your fleet...

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: Digital Shift

How do you see digital transformation enhancing the career path for women in construction? I see the acceleration of digital transformation enhancing career opportunities for...

Preparing for Evolving OSHA Regs

As we step into 2025 and consider upcoming developments with a new administration, employers across all industries must proactively adapt to the evolving regulations...

Seven Deadly Sins of Contract Management Installation

Contracts are the essential beating heart of any construction business. They define relationships with owners, legal and finance partners, and subsubcontractor service providers. Contracts...
handling conflict

Handling Conflict: Communication Difficulties Aren’t All Bad

By Christine Corelli Get real! Life without conflict is a pipe dream. But when conflict occurs or exists in your contractor business, it must be...