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Home » Topic » Business » Business Development

The Four-Part Plan to Achieve Client Satisfaction and Increase the Probability of Repeat Business

by Dennis Cornick | Mar 4, 2019
Business | Business Development

Businesses are built on the satisfaction of their clients. Unhappy customers directly impede a company’s success, yet satisfied clients lead to business growth and strong profitability.

How do you decide when it’s best to turn down work?

by Construction Executive | Mar 4, 2019
Business | Business Development

Three industry experts share their thoughts on determining when it's best to turn down work.

New Digital Tools Help CRE Owners Evaluate Options, Avoid Pitfalls, Cut Costs and Boost ROI

by Ronald F. Stupi | Mar 1, 2019
Business Development | Commercial | Markets

Trying to predict the future of commercial real estate always carries risks. Choosing the right tech tools can provide agile companies with an edge in successfully evaluating, acquiring, improving and managing properties.

Social Media Transparency Can Lead to Customer Trust

by Kelsey Fritz | Feb 28, 2019
Business | Business Development

As businesses continue to be troubled by data breaches, it’s more important than ever to foster an atmosphere of trust with their customer base.

Project Management Demands Increase in Today’s Volatile Construction Market

by Grant Cunningham | Feb 21, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy | Leadership | Productivity | Project Delivery | Project Management

Improving the foundation of project management through TVO, supply chain integration and a unified buy-make-move-fulfill process will prepare the industry for consistent and meaningful growth in the coming years.

Ideologies That Need to Change for Construction to Advance

by Matt Man | Feb 18, 2019
Business | Business Development | Careers | Culture | Economy | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training

Despite an estimated 11 percent increase in commercial construction, the percentage of young construction workers has declined by 30 percent in the past decade. With more projects and fewer workers, the landscape of the construction industry must adapt if it hopes to advance.

Four Trends to Watch for the Construction Industry in 2019

by Mike Sobolewski | Feb 15, 2019
Business Development | Infrastructure | Markets

Companies that are aware of, can mitigate and can take advantage of these wildcards will see their strength and brand in the market increase—even in a period of expected uncertainty.

Three Myths About Starting a Small Construction Company

by Aditya Narula | Feb 14, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance

A recent survey found the majority of successful entrepreneurs got started with little cash and short run rates, and it demystified the common cash flow obstacles many aspiring entrepreneurs perceive as reasons to not start a business.
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