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Home » Topic » Business

Future-Proofing: Spend Your Money Smarter

by Dave Gray | Aug 11, 2025
Business | Business Development | Departments | Economy | Education | Workforce

The economy is more uncertain than ever, and construction companies may feel the instinct to cut spending as a result. While simply spending less is an option, strategic spending in workforce management can prevent cost leaks and lock in the right skilled labor to keep your company moving forward.

Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment

by Scott Berman | Aug 11, 2025
Business | Commercial | Equipment | Features | Finance | Heavy Equipment | Manufacturing | Markets

Independent elevator companies are leveraging owner options, lower long-term costs, and supplier and equipment choice to compete against major proprietary brands. Who will come out on top?

One Big Beautiful Boost

by Kristen Swearingen | Aug 11, 2025
ABCs | Business | Business Development | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Taxes | Washington Update

President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill provides much-needed relief to contractors and other small businesses nationwide.

Lasting Impressions: Strategize Recruitment and Retention With This Secret Weapon

by Doug Jakobitz | Aug 8, 2025
Business | Business Development | Culture | Departments | Organization Culture | OSHA | Retention | Safety | Workforce

More than simple marketing, strategic investment in promotional products can be a secret weapon for recruitment and retention efforts.

Well-Insulated: Predict the Unpredictable Construction Costs

by Jill Masur | Aug 8, 2025
Business | Accounting | Business Development | Business Risk | Features | Finance | Risk | Risk Management

Contractors may need to revisit some of the processes in their accounting and financial operations. Here are six strategies for construction companies to insulate against cost increases and mitigate financial risks.

Circle of Influence

by Construction Executive | Aug 8, 2025
Business | ABCs | Business Development | CEO Insights | Leadership | Workforce

Life is all about choices. Franklin Covey teaches us to focus our energy on only the things we can control—and to make smart choices when we do.

Co|Laboration at Its Finest: HITT’s Innovation Lab

by Ken Budd | Aug 8, 2025
Business | Business Development | Commercial | Culture | Features | Markets | Organization Culture | Robotics | Technology

More than just a research lab, HITT’s innovation facility in Falls Church, Virginia, embodies the innovative spirit of the construction industry and showcases a commitment to a more sustainable future for the built environment.

Modern Tools, Modern Workforce: Strengthening Construction Talent Pipelines and Recruiting Graduates

by Kit Dickinson | Aug 7, 2025
BIM | Business | Productivity | Recruitment | Retention | Technology | Workforce

It's almost back-to-school season, but don't skimp on the just-graduated class of 2025.
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