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

When speaking at conferences, I often ask this question: “What’s your profit goal?”  The typical answer is always the same: “As much as we can...

Most companies are aggressively searching for ways to reduce their costs to compete in this tight market. Three letters, MRO, can spell considerable savings...

Anyone who has founded a construction business knows that success is often a slow climb, involving years of relationship-building and developing a reputation for...

Forecasting is an essential part of the construction process. Not only does it set time and budget expectations for customers, but also potential profits...

By Preston Ingalls In my first article on Baby Boomers, I shared the financial reality of Boomers. Technically, it is an individual born between 1946...

Three quarters of building owners and contractors have experienced a dispute or claim in the last 3 years, and nine in ten say increased...

In today’s world, consistency isn’t always considered exciting. The predictability of having everything work the same way every time might seem mundane. However, in...

When people vent about problem individuals at work or at home, one fact becomes obvious. Most individuals have a long list of things that...

By Peter Krammer and Bart Gragg Leadership’s role in workforce development extends beyond recruiting and training. Once you’ve built your team, you want to keep...