Construction talent is in short supply these days, a fact well known among industry leaders and employers. While the demand for construction services across the...

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...

Contractors must be some of the best communicators in the professional services world. Everything we do relies on proper communication between our own team,...

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....

The current construction market is tough! Competition is increasing as profit margins are shrinking. Most construction owners and managers face heavier demands and workloads...

Read Part 1 here. The relationship between architects and building product manufacturers can be complicated. Architects want to identify the best products for their projects and...

The new year is an important time when many business owners hit the refresh button and look for opportunities to change and improve their...

Safety on our highways has been a top priority for nearly 50 years. The Highway Safety Act of 1966 was the first major effort...

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...

The work of innovative thinkers is why the world has smartphones, laptop computers, toaster ovens, and numerous other gadgets and creative approaches to problem...