Fleet Benchmarking

For mid-sized contractor fleets, efficiency is the name of the game. Whether in construction, landscaping, HVAC, or any other trade, fleet operations are a...

Building to Rent

The boom in single family build-to-rent (BTR) construction projects has been a boon to strapped consumers as well as the construction industry as the...

Using EPDs: Part 2 of 4

Read Part 1 Here. A paradigm shift is occurring in the architecture, design, and construction industry as leaders are increasingly prioritizing low-carbon initiatives during the new...

Proven Strategies for High-Impact Teams

The world of commercial construction is a high-stakes arena where detailed plans, tight schedules, and strict budgets come together (often as a collision). From...

Age of Information: Part 4 of 4

It’s 2023, and we are solidly in the “Age of Information” for architecture, engineering, and construction. Innovations, like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and artificial...

Hourly Investment

“My workers drive me crazy!” “We can’t keep people.” “They’re constantly calling out.”  “They’re so unmotivated.” When I ask my audience members what they find most challenging about...

How an ESOP Can Help Construction Company Owners Sell Well

As the Baby Boomer owners of construction companies consider selling their businesses to retire, many are finding that getting an attractive price for their...

Skilled Trade Transitions

After years of dedicated service to the country, U.S military members leave their enlistment to return to civilian life, but many veterans find this...

Decision-making: Part 2 of 3

By Preston Ingalls I truly believe our lives are the result of our decision making. We are either recipients of good outcomes for proper decisions...

Employee Gap

It’s not a secret. There has been a shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry for more than a decade. Why? There are...