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Relevance, Visibility and Top Talent Are Keys to Success in an Uncertain Market

Stay relevant to clients’ issues, raise the firm’s visibility online and invest in top talent. The businesses that grow in today’s environment are those that put these efforts front and center.

Contractors Can Do Better Than ‘Back to Normal’ in 2021

Before coronavirus, “normal” meant waiting an average of 80+ days for payment, needing to withhold retainage payments to pad their own pockets and other difficult situations. This year, contractors should set the bar higher than normal.

A Case Study on Innovation, Community Responsibility and Local Business

by Jeff Slagle | Dec 15, 2020
Business | Business Development | Manufacturing | Markets

Local business is far more varied than the corner coffee shop, pizza joint or quirky book store. One example is concrete production, which rarely makes headlines but is every bit as tied to location and integral to community strength.

How to Create a Tools Strategy That Keeps a Job Moving

by Adrian Gram | Dec 10, 2020
Business Development | Equipment | Project Management | Tools

Although downtime is imminent if the team doesn't have the right tools for a construction project, is investing in new inventory the best use of capital? Let's take a look.

Keeping the ‘Lion’s Share’: The Appeal of Defined-Benefit Retirement Plans

Qualified retirement plans are an excellent way to grow tax-deferred money for retirement and to protect assets from unjust lawsuits. In addition, contributions to qualified retirement plans generate tax deductions.

What Is the Value of Cross-Generational Mentorship, and Can It Be Done Remotely?

Industry experts share their thoughts on the value and efficacy of cross-generational mentorship.

End Change Order Request Confusion

by Cameron Page | Dec 6, 2020
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management

If there isn’t a single way of tracking change orders, every involved party will come up with their own method—and all too often this will lead to missed requests and cost overruns. Here are three approaches to improving COR communication and getting a better handle on the process.

Don’t Let Safety Programs Collapse or Fall

Fall protection, ladders and trenching are three frequently cited OSHA construction standards. A written safety program is critical to employee safety and defense against OSHA citations.

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Relevance, Visibility and Top Talent Are Keys to Success in an Uncertain Market

Contractors Can Do Better Than ‘Back to Normal’ in 2021

A Case Study on Innovation, Community Responsibility and Local Business

How to Create a Tools Strategy That Keeps a Job Moving

Keeping the ‘Lion’s Share’: The Appeal of Defined-Benefit Retirement Plans

What Is the Value of Cross-Generational Mentorship, and Can It Be Done Remotely?

End Change Order Request Confusion

Don’t Let Safety Programs Collapse or Fall

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