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Why Executive Coaching Works: A Foundation for Success

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | May 14, 2020
Business | Business Development | Departments | Organization Culture

In an unpredictable marketplace, construction executives are focusing more than ever on their top priorities and guiding principles. That’s where executive coaching comes in.

Top 10 Mistakes Contractors Make by Growing Too Quickly

by Lee Weintraub, Sean P. Sullivan | May 12, 2020
Business | Business Development | Finance | Project Management

Although construction companies lead the charge during boom economies, failure to plan for growth can have disastrous consequences. Here are the top mistakes contracting firms make by growing without deliberate planning.

How to Become a Successful Government Contractor

by Jacquelyn Grinder | May 12, 2020
Business Development | Finance | Markets

Now is a great time to enter the world of government contracting. By learning the rules, exploring bidding opportunities and creating a plan, contractors can come out of the economic downturn as a more versatile and profitable company.

Many Contractors Concerned About Longer-Term Impacts of Crisis, Survey Reveals

by Dodge Data and Analytics | May 6, 2020
Business Development | Economy | Markets

A new study shows two-thirds of the industry is already experiencing project delays, 87% expect to see their businesses impacted in the next three months and very few believe insurance will likely provide a sufficient backstop to the challenges they face.

How Contractors Can Work on Their Businesses Amid COVID-19

by Frédéric Guitton | May 5, 2020
Business | Business Development | Leadership

While this is uncharted territory for all industries, it is an opportunity for construction professionals to work on their businesses. Once everything is back up and running, workflows will need to be efficient and streamlined for projects to be successful. Now is the time to determine what those processes will look like.

The Leadership Opportunity to Shift our Paradigm to Total Human Health

by Michael D. Bellaman | May 1, 2020
ABCs | Business | Business Development | CEO Insights

It is essential that all construction be delivered safely without incident—always, now and in the future. Our country, its citizens and our workforce depend on this every day, on every project and with every task—no [...]

Maintain Strong Internal Controls in the Wake of COVID-19

by Daniel Miles, Aprille Bell | Apr 29, 2020
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Human Resources | Workforce

While the current COVID-19 environment is very challenging, some companies are instituting positive changes that may actually yield a stronger, more-efficient and modern approach to internal controls.

Why Smart Business Succession Planning Starts With a Good Personal Plan

by Shane Brown, Dawn Jinsky | Apr 29, 2020
Business | Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership

Owners often do not put enough thought into balancing their personal financial needs with their goals for handing over control of the company. Here are tips for a smooth transition.
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