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Home » Topic » Business » Business Development

Increase Productivity and Cost Savings With Site Logistics Planning

by DeDe Darrow | Jun 5, 2019
Business | Business Development | Equipment | Fleet Management | Productivity | Project Delivery | Project Management | Vehicles

Not all construction solutions are found in the latest technology. That’s where developing a more proactive versus reactive culture on project sites becomes pertinent, and where simple demand planning can drive increased productivity and cost savings.

How Contractors Can Maximize Their Bottom Lines During the Busy Season

by Cory Olson | Jun 4, 2019
Business Development | Markets

From the planning phase of a project to onsite upselling, there are a variety of ways contractors can prep for this time of year to ensure they have a profitable busy season.

Engineering and Construction M&A Activity Lags to Start 2019

by PwC | Jun 2, 2019
Business Development | Economy | Markets

Q1 2019 was a low mark in M&A value and transaction volumes in the last three years. Sector M&A activity continues to be dragged by economic uncertainty, ongoing trade friction, and associated geopolitical tension, all of which cloud otherwise good underlying fundamentals.

Find the Correlation Between Company Culture and Profitability

by Wally Adamchik | Jun 1, 2019
Business Development | Careers | Leadership | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Most construction companies are pretty average, but average is not a retention strategy. Creating a great culture might be the best profit strategy.

Entity Structure for Contractors Under the New Tax Law

by Ashley McDougle, James Lundy, Ashlie Forum | May 30, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Taxes

It is important to analyze the unique characteristics of each business while considering the federal and state tax implications and the business’ long-term intentions to pick the right entity structure.

Revitalizing Downtowns Through Urban Mixed-use Developments

by Turner Burton | May 28, 2019
Business Development | Markets | Multifamily

Downtown revitalization projects are about more than constructing buildings; they’re about helping build a vibrant urban core in communities across the country.

Why Effective Email Communication Matters More Than Ever

by Christopher Horton | May 24, 2019
Business | Business Development

Companies tend to treat emails as less formal due to their constant access and instantaneous nature. This is a mistake. It is important to establish clear policies and procedures regarding the use of email during projects.

Reinvigorate Customer Service With Geofencing

by Tom Devroy | May 23, 2019
Business | Business Development | Project Management | Technology | Workforce Management

The customer experience is a differentiator for field service, with new technologies such as geofencing that can trigger revenue opportunities and strengthen delivery operations.
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