Industry Expectations
The pandemic accelerated trends in the construction industry related to labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and material cost increases. Ultimately, these trends resulted in...
Does Your Business Work for You?
A construction business which works for you works without the owner having to do all the important work, including making most day-to-day decisions, telling everyone...
On Track
By Theresa Ball, Vice President, Valley Bank
Great companies persevere despite adversity because they have a sense of purpose that guides their way. It’s a...
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...
Warrior Mindset
In November 2022, I introduced Zachary Green and his book, Warrior Entrepreneur: Lessons from the Battleground to the Boardroom. Zachary’s insight into business can...
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...
Five Steps to Ease Succession Planning at Construction Firms
Construction company succession can be challenging at the best of times, but that transition is often made significantly more complicated when a firm’s owner...
Three Tips for Contractors in Light of the $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure...
There is no doubt that the recent actions of President Donald Trump have been made with his signature phrase in mind: Make America Great...
Company Retreats
By Christine Corelli
Company retreats represent a
significant investment of time and energy. Many construction contractors and related
businesses refrain from holding them because they are...
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...









