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How to Select the Right Sustainability Certification Program

by David Goodman | Jun 10, 2020
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence

Companies need a sustainability certification program that delivers on these seven critical criteria without giving into the pressure from the components of cost.

Jobsite Productivity and Planning on the Other Side of the COVID-19 Curve

by Eamonn O’Rourke | Jun 7, 2020
Business | Business Development | Productivity | Project Management | Recruitment | Retention

The other side of this pandemic has the potential for increased profitability for the building sector, and many are hoping the incoming wave of business will help make up for lost time.

Don’t Be a Casualty of the COVID-19 Recession

by Nate Budde | Jun 3, 2020
Business | Business Development | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Risk | Risk Management

Understanding cash needs, making cuts for efficiency, focusing on the best projects and protecting lien and bond claim rights can help contractors fend off the recession’s financial risk.

Unpredictable Times Require Strong Communication Skills

by Donnelly Gillen, Stuart Eisler | Jun 2, 2020
Business | Business Development

Issues facing contractors today are novel and ever-changing. Leaders must be attuned to government orders, business and employees’ needs, their contractual obligations and entitlements, as well as the well-being of the industry as a whole. Business owners can set a good example, be compassionate, innovate and influence behavior.

Retirement Planning in a Uncertain Market

by Frank G. Sweeney | Jun 2, 2020
Business | Business Development | Economy | Leadership

The CARES Act passed by congress provides some provisions for relief. With the added flexibility provided by the act, plan administrators and participants now have additional options to attempt to navigate through the recent market turmoil.

The Safe and Healthy Construction Pledge

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

As the construction industry faces ongoing crises that will affect economic viability, project scheduling and hiring decisions, construction leaders have an enormous opportunity to make a difference within their circle of influence – whether that [...]

How Soon Will the Leadership Gap Impact Construction Businesses?

by Pamela A. Scott | May 28, 2020
Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Staff development is critical to running a successful business. How well a contractor prepares the next generation impacts the next decade or more of bottom line results for the business.

Sustainability As a Differentiator in the “New Normal”

by David Goodman | May 28, 2020
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Markets | Public

Many small and medium firms will become sustainable because it will deliver a competitive differentiation in a post-virus environment.
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