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When projects end up in a nasty swirl of finger pointing and blame, it’s probably time to take a good look at clarifying goals, and roles. “Always make the customer happy,” is a nice mantra,…
Read Moreabout Teamwork: Clarity Please?

  From the foundations of homes to the complex infrastructure of bridges and tunnels, construction craft laborers are the backbone of the building industry. To address the significant gap between the demand for these workers…
Read Moreabout Craft Laborers: New Training Options

When you own a construction business, there’s no better feeling than winning a juicy project and having it go exactly as planned. Unfortunately, of course, so many things can go wrong. That’s why having the…
Read Moreabout Systematic Success?

Of course not. That’s a sure path to screwing up the build right? But, using outdated approaches to people is quite likely negatively impacting the business. When it comes to human resources, despite years of…
Read Moreabout Using Outdated Blueprints?

Ergonomics is not a trendy new thing. Back in 1894, the split-level scaffold was designed to reduce bending, and the related wear and tear on the bodies of masonry workers. Similarly, tuning in to help…
Read Moreabout Preventing injuries : Ergonomics?

Hey, that sure was a nice low number. In fact, it won the bid. Hmm…now you just have to figure out exactly how you got to that calculation. What if you left margins and profits…
Read Moreabout Where Did We Get That Number?

A straightforward approach to key performance indicators (KPIs) enables business owners to consistently make informed decisions. When we rely on intuition (or flip a coin), we may get lucky sometimes, but for sustainability and growth,…
Read Moreabout Simple Performance Indicators?

Among the trends impacting the building industry are the growing popularity of industrial style, the reimagining of existing spaces, adaptation of eco-friendly materials and approaches, and of course, leaning in around smart uses of emerging…
Read Moreabout Innovation Meets Practicality

Sure, competitive pricing matters, but over-reliance on being the lowest bidder is a tactic that leaves a lot to chance–and ultimately a lot of potential wins and profits on the table. It’s a good idea…
Read Moreabout Winning With the Low Bid?