industry predictions

What’s Ahead in 2018?

Factories in flat-packs and homes built in factories—modular construction will build new momentum in 2018. However, the industry is battling with significant skills shortages...
American National Standards Institute

How New ANSI Standards Impact Future Training Protocols

Changes have been made to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for aerial work platforms in the areas...
infrastructure plan

Three Tips for Contractors in Light of the $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure...

There is no doubt that the recent actions of President Donald Trump have been made with his signature phrase in mind: Make America Great...
leadership

Leave a Leadership Legacy

In the Gallup book, Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow, Tom Rath writes, “The most extraordinary leaders do not see...
jobsite lighting

Jobsite Lighting: Asset or Consumable?

Many contractors consider jobsite lighting temporary and disposable, essentially a consumable. It is charged fully to the client for a single job and then...
retain staff

Challenges of Retaining Your Best Employees

There are plenty of tips, tools, and ideas that can help you retain your best staff. With unemployment finally on the decline, it is...

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...
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...
NATE

Elevating Wireless in 2018 and Beyond

Advances in wireless are changing the landscape and delivery models for industries as diverse as healthcare, financial services, higher education, agriculture, energy, aviation, utilities,...

Smooth Takeoff to an Easy Landing

Have there been times in your career where you felt like you lost focus in your business? Outside influences may have affected the course...