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;...
The Benefits of Compact Track Loaders over Skid Steer Loaders
By Ryan Anderson
For years, skid steer loaders (SSL) dominated the loader market for operations on the farm and the jobsite. The SSL has been...
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...
Construction Ph.D Program
The Clemson University Board of Trustees has approved a set of plans that will significantly expand the Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and...
It’s a Wo(Man)’s World, Too
By Karli Langner
Now, 100 years after women gained voting rights in the U.S., women are participating in the workforce at nearly the highest level...
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...
Strategic Assumptions
By Jill J. Johnson
Today’s business climate is exceptionally volatile and complex. In this type of uncertain environment, it is essential to reassess all of...
Acquiring Good Employees
Attracting good, smart employees is a challenge. In a way, the odds are against finding the best, because stereotypes persist. Ask any high school...
Competent Person
One somewhat confusing term that frequently shows up in OSHA regulations is that of the “competent person.” Although competent person requirements show up in...
To Upgrade or Not
To upgrade or not to upgrade your equipment—it’s a question that concerns many small business owners but is particularly relevant to contractors. It seems...









