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,...
Tips to Help You Keep on Truckin’
“Please go easy on our trucks folks!”
This was the plea the president of a construction contractor company made at a recent project manager/superintendent meeting....
Blurring the Lines Between OEM and Aftermarket Parts
Over the past 60 years, the acceptance of replacement parts suppliers for engines used in the heavy-duty construction industry has evolved significantly. Today, the...
Commercial Space
Ver-Tex Construction, and its recent acquisition Brambier’s, rebranded as Contexture to reflect the company’s evolving strategic direction on improving building environments, its expanded portfolio...
Key Characteristics
To start building a construction business that works, list and identify all the things that don’t work well in your company. Then, look at...
Stop Toolbox Talk Burnout
By Ruthann Ellis
Holding regular Toolbox Talks is an effective way to reinforce the focus on safety for workers. At Ceco Concrete Construction, our crew...
The Key to Avoiding Collections
Minimizing Your Risk While Maximizing Your Profit
Approximately one of every two construction-related businesses reported significantly higher unpaid receivables last year than the year before....
Solution to Reduce Construction Risk
Three quarters of building owners and contractors have experienced a dispute or claim in the last 3 years, and nine in ten say increased...
Mass Miscommunication
You fiddle with your smartphone under the table during an important meeting. You type an (error-ridden) email to a client while talking (distractedly) on...
The Modern Office Space
While dry erase boards have long been a staple in just about every boardroom, classroom, and meeting room, manufacturers typically have been forced to...









