On Track

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...

Constructing a Builder’s Risk Policy

Insurance requirements within a construction contract will generally require a builder’s risk insurance policy to be purchased. Frequently, that requirement falls to the owner;...
managing cash flow

Tips for Managing Cash Flow

By Aditya Narula According to a Kabbage survey of construction firms, 28 percent cited cash flow as the biggest challenge during their first year in...

Lousy Leadership

Bad leaders have something over the good ones. Bad leaders have much better job security. Why? Simple. They run off anybody who is a...
MILL National Training Center

The MILL National Training Center

The MILL National Training Center opened in September in a 46,600-square-foot factory renovated by RTA Architects near the Colorado Springs Airport. This first-of-its-kind training center...

Project Interoperability

Managing a construction business is difficult and getting harder by the day. Projects are becoming more complex; attracting, hiring and retaining employees is increasingly...

Ensuring Design Intent

The early design process is exhilarating. Renderings are created that help the owner visualize the designer’s intent, and the excitement is often contagious. However,...

Transforming Views About the Construction Industry

It’s no secret that there is a shortage of skilled laborers in the construction industry. As previous generations of skilled laborers leave the field,...

The True Cost of an Employee

In the construction industry, speed is of the essence. The faster you and your crew can successfully complete a job, the happier your clients,...

How Systems-Thinking Saved My Business

Systematization and organization are critical in business management, and this article details how these principles were implemented into FnD Piers and saved the business. At...