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,...
Winter Planning: Prepping for Snow and Ice Removal
As most know too well, Mother Nature can drop a foot of snow and ice over the ground with a snap of her fingers,...
Better Scheduling Reduces Delays
Even with today’s advanced scheduling technology, construction projects are still plagued with continuous, yet avoidable delays. Odds are, we’ve all been involved with a...
The Challenge of Time Constraints
Construction contractors face it frequently—that hollow feeling in the gut that there isn’t enough time. The clock ticks faster on construction projects; slower when...
A Debt to be Paid: Employing our Veterans: Part 2
What has four decades as an employer taught me about hiring and managing veterans? That it’s the smartest move I can make in terms...
Management’s Guide to an Injury-Free Construction Site
It should come as no surprise that safety is a major concern for every construction company, large or small. Beyond the obvious impact on...
Increasing Veteran Opportunities
In 2001, after the events of September 11, David Huval joined the Army. He knew—and felt—that going into the Army was something he had...
A Debt to be Paid: Employing our Veterans
What has 4 decades as an employer taught me about hiring and managing veterans? That it’s the smartest move I can make in terms...
Fighting Discrimination
Renee Conner knows what it means to be a woman in construction. As a kid, she went out to sites with her father and,...
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,...