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Home » Topic » Business

Run a Successful Business Despite Challenges During Uncertain Economic Times

by Michelle Meisels | Jan 4, 2022
Business | Business Development | Economy | Project Management | Recruitment | Retention

How to overcome considerable hurdles, such as cost of materials, supply chain disruptions and the talent shortage.

There’s Still Time to Take Advantage of the Employee Retention Credit

by Jacquelyn Grinder | Jan 4, 2022
Human Resources | Taxes | Workforce

The Employee Retention Credit can be complicated to calculate. It is worth the effort, however.

Construction Tech Activity Bodes Well for Future Construction

by Chris Skubic | Jan 4, 2022
Economy | Technology

Deal activity will give rise to more innovation, supporting successful construction projects in future years.

Why Contractors Are Slower to Adopt New Technology (and Why They Shouldn’t Be)

by Michel Richer | Dec 15, 2021
Productivity | Technology

With the explosion of construction specific software and technology in recent years, why are contractors slow to adopt?

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Dec. 17, 2021

by Marla McIntyre | Dec 15, 2021
Productivity | Technology

Products Milwaukee Tool’s ONE-KEY™ Bluetooth Tracking Tag attaches to tools and equipment. The tag provides accurate information on the last seen date, time and location of a tool when within 300 feet of any ONE-KEY™ [...]

Regaining Predictability by Planning for Price Fluctuations in Construction Materials

by Luke Cantrell, Michael Schollaert | Dec 15, 2021
Business | Economy | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management | Risk Management

If project participants engage and work together toward completing the common goal, they can mitigate the risk of construction cost increases and add predictability to project materials prices by adding a few tools to their belts.

Post-PPP: What’s Next for Small Businesses Needing Relief to Rebuild

by Benjamin Johnston | Dec 15, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management

Many of the businesses we are working with now have taken PPP money and, for the first time in over a year, feel financially secure enough to consider expansion. Beyond PPP, financing options are available to small and medium-size businesses.

Increase in Offshore Wind Projects Will Benefit the Construction Industry

by Kleopatra Kyrimi | Dec 13, 2021
Business Development | Infrastructure | Markets

As North America looks to catch up to Europe and Asia and reduce its carbon footprint by investing in new energy sources, cranes specifically designed for lifting and installing massive turbines will be in demand.
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