New complexities for the construction industry follow the Revenue Recognition Accounting Standard issued on May 28, 2014. Many professionals in the construction industry who...

There is no doubt that the recent actions of President Donald Trump have been made with his signature phrase in mind: Make America Great...

Getting a team to reach a mutual decision can be more than challenging. Individual members have viewpoints that are influenced by their paradigms, experiences,...

Designing a building is no easy task. Even “simple” projects present challenges as architects balance competing priorities like energy, carbon, cost, quality, and time.  Navigating...

The construction industry is always abuzz with activity. It’s one of the most reliable performers in the business world because the work never stops:...

Many people dream of being a chief executive officer (CEO), and for good reason. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual...

Forget tough. Today, competition is fierce. And although the construction contracting business has been challenging, it’s time to take steps and implement actions to...

Buying and selling in the used equipment market More and more asset owners are procuring equipment online than ever before. Those who attend auctions regularly...

Contractors using employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) as a business strategy are on the rise. Fifteen percent of all employee stock ownership plans are...

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