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Home » Topic » Business » Business Development

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.

How Contractors Can Thrive Despite Tariffs and Labor Shortages

by John Robbins | May 23, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

How can contractors weather this perfect storm of escalating costs and a shortage of workers? Here are a few tips.

Four Common Mistakes That Hurt a Construction Company’s Cash Flow

by Aki Merced | May 21, 2019
Business | Business Development | Finance

Cash flow issues are some of the biggest challenges of all business owners. By taking note of potential pitfalls in business operations, construction business owners can mitigate future issues and keep the company in the black.

ARA Forecast Continues to Project Steady Equipment Rental Growth

by American Rental Association | May 20, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy | Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Vehicles

Equipment rental industry revenue to surpass $60 billion in North America this year.

Mixed Reality for Construction: Applicability and Reality

by Construction Executive | May 15, 2019
Business Development | Technology | Wearables

Mixed reality, which can include AR and VR, can put contractors ahead in terms of marketing, pre-construction design, clash detection, scheduling and facilities management. And that’s just the beginning.

Four Performance Areas to Improve to Survive the Next Economic Downturn

by Tyler Pare, Ryan Howsam | May 8, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy | Productivity | Project Management

Here are four key areas that should be at the forefront of every engineering and construction leader’s agenda, especially when times are good.
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