The Great Resignation

By Karl Feldman COVID-19 pandemic has no doubt fundamentally changed the economy, including the AEC industry. One of the greatest impacts has been on employment....
insurance services

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...

4 Steps to Lower Embodied Carbon

More than ever, contractors, manufacturers, owners, and designers are setting time-bound sustainability commitments to encourage low-carbon construction and keep our planet at safe global...

40 Ways To Reduce Time Spent

If you manage your construction projects with traditional methods like Excel and email, you likely experience frequent bottlenecks, miscommunication, overdue documentation, and cost overruns....

Financial Control

The impact of the pandemic, paired with lasting supply chain shortages and price fluctuations, dramatically add to the complexity of financial planning for increasingly...

Detoxification: Handling A Toxic Employee

Steps to take to remedy negativity in the workplace By Preston Ingalls Often referred to as “bad apples,” or as the French would say, pourri, chronic...

Renting Wheel Loaders Makes Good Business Sense

Whether you’ve won a bid for a short-term project that may not justify the purchase of a wheel loader, or you’ve exhausted your annual...

First Responder Program

Hurricanes bearing down on your geographic area can put everyone on high alert. Days out, facilities managers are monitoring the storm’s progress along with...
OEM and Aftermarket Parts

Blurring the Lines Between OEM and Aftermarket Parts

Over the past 60 years, the acceptance of replacement parts suppliers for engines used in the heavy-duty construction industry has evolved significantly. Today, the...
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...