Putting Lean Construction to Work

Though many 4-year degrees now come with mountains of student debt, one of the most in-demand career paths doesn’t require one at all. The...

Playing it Forward

Are you curious how companies like Google, Zappos, Southwest, and others develop such winning workplace cultures with high productivity and profitability? Regardless of the...

The Team Quit

By Peter Krammer and Bart Gragg Leadership’s role in workforce development extends beyond recruiting and training. Once you’ve built your team, you want to keep...
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How Contractors Can Maximize Their Bottom Line

maintaining a pipeline of projects in the off-season As busy season comes to an end and colder weather approaches, it’s time for contractors to consider how...

Management’s Guide to an Injury-Free Construction Site

It should come as no surprise that safety is a major concern for every construction company, large or small. Beyond the obvious impact on...

From Chaos to Clarity

In the construction industry, success depends on careful planning, precise scheduling, and the ability to adapt quickly. For Saunders Construction, a Colorado-based general contractor...

How to Grow a Construction Business

Succeeding in the construction industry takes hard work. Construction business owners often need to overcome obstacles such as over-budget projects, difficult client demands, and...
Leadership Traits

Top 7 Leadership Traits for Engaging Employees

Improving their quality and effectiveness constantly challenges company leaders who strive to improve productivity, minimize turnover, and retain the best available talent. Studies show...

Track Your Progress

When speaking at conferences, I often ask this question: “What’s your profit goal?”  The typical answer is always the same: “As much as we can...

Fighting Discrimination

Renee Conner knows what it means to be a woman in construction. As a kid, she went out to sites with her father and,...