Project Businesses

While the federal government has not announced any guidelines on construction during the coronavirus pandemic, many state and local governments have issued their own...

Employee Ownership

Contractors using employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) as a business strategy are on the rise. Fifteen percent of all employee stock ownership plans are...

The Essence of Leadership

If you want an accurate predictor of whether or not a person will make a great leader, you should simply ask the person why...

Autonomous Jobsite

By Troy Dahlin It’s no surprise that the world has been marching towards an autonomous future. Autonomous functions are found today on the roads, at...

What to Expect in the New Year

With the New Year stretching before us, it is worth our time to look back at 2014, and see what we might learn about...

Eyes on Protection

The cost of building materials has skyrocketed almost 40 percent over the last four years. At the same time, vandalism and theft at construction...
employee retention

Don’t Let ‘Em Go: Part 2 of 2

In part one of this article, the cost of a departing employee, the cost of turnover, and what can be done to improve retention...

How to Grow a Construction Business

Succeeding in the construction industry takes hard work. Construction business owners often need to overcome obstacles such as over-budget projects, difficult client demands, and...

Content Marketing

Content marketing has become increasingly attractive to many businesses and brands seeking to expand their web presence. But what is content marketing and how...

Consider Publicly Funded Jobs

Relying too much on a single customer, or a single source of income, can put a business at risk. If your customers’ needs change...