lukewarm leadership

Hot Leader, Hot Team

The CEO of a software firm was tasked with a major change initiative after a large and lengthy acquisition. The board of directors wanted...

Successful Recruiting

By Christine Corelli There is much to learn from those who lead the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard when it comes...

Construction Curve Ball

As a rigid surface that isn’t prone to rutting or shoving, concrete pavement is well suited to handle the stresses and heavy loading inflicted...

Overview of the AIA’s New Insurance and Bonds Exhibit

By Josh Stover The American Institute for Architects (AIA) is the self-proclaimed “voice of the architectural profession” and the preeminent source of form contracts used...

How to Answer the Dreaded “Got a Minute?”

The fact is, unless you are a great rarity today, you not only don’t have a minute, you have a yawning deficit of minutes....

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: Wise Words

Every October, MCS honors the remarkable women in construction and their words of wisdom to other women seeking a career in the male-dominated industry....

Introducing GPS Tracking to Employees

Construction businesses across the country are adopting GPS tracking solutions into their fleet operations at an increasing rate. Although it may be an easy...
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...
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...
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...