Taxes in 2014: Know the Facts and Avoid an Audit

The possibility of a tax audit can strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned contractors. Whether records are meticulously kept in...
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New Constructs

Christine Fiori is home. And, the department head of Engineering Management Studies and the program director for the Drexel University College of Engineering’s Construction...

Diversity and Inclusion

It can be tempting to measure your company's health and achievements primarily in terms of its financial performance or market position. But the success...

New Beauty of Block

Today’s architects, engineers, and contractors have the tall task of designing structures that check all the boxes: safe, stylish, sustainable, and all within budget....

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...

Surety Bonding Programs

Construction projects today are growing in complexity as labor shortages, supply chain issues, and rising costs persist. The unpredictability of risk exposures like these...

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...

Warrior Entrepreneur

To be the leader, the owner, the CEO of your construction firm takes determination, a true mission, and an investment to continue to innovate...

Maintenance Practices

By Preston Ingalls Fleet equipment is usually the single most tremendous asset, outside of people, for construction companies. If operated and maintained efficiently, your fleet...

4 Steps to Lower Embodied Carbon

More than ever, contractors, manufacturers, owners, and designers are setting time-bound sustainability commitments to encourage low-carbon construction and keep our planet at safe global...