Organization Culture
Diverse Supply Chains Drive Innovation and Inclusion
By Rosalyn Asher
June 12, 2024
In today's economy, the strength of a business is often measured by its adaptability and innovative capacity. Central to these qualities is the diversity of its supply chain. Cultivating a diverse array of suppliers not only enriches a company's operations but also fosters inclus...
ICYMI: Highlights From ABC Convention 2024
By Grace Calengor
March 28, 2024
In case you missed ABC Convention 2024 in Kissimmee, Florida, last month, here are key highlights from the week of competitions, exhibitions, speakers, performances and more.
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Contractor of the Year
Kwest Group was announced as ABC’s 2024 Contractor of the ...
Vision Kwest: Presenting ABC's 2024 Contractor of the Year
By Christopher Durso
March 15, 2024
Kwest Group was always going to be a success. Ryan Odendahl is sure of that today—but even 20 years ago, it was always the plan.
Odendahl had left a good position with a successful contractor to join his boss in running a new heavy contracting company in northwestern Ohio. He was...
Five Ways to Connect With Customers to Build Long-Term Partnerships
By Emily Newton
March 5, 2024
Whether renovating a home or designing offices for a startup, every structure reflects those who work in it and become patrons of it. That is why construction professionals and contractors must connect with customers uniquely because their work is personalized. Communication is t...
New Names and Faces: January 2024
By Construction Executive
January 25, 2024
WOOLPERT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT MELVIN SPINKS NAMED 2024 HOUSTON AREA ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
On Dec. 20, 2023, The Houston Engineers Week Committee named Woolpert Senior Vice President Melvin Spinks as the 2024 Houston Area Engineer of the Year. The award recognizes engineers who h...
'Nobody's Coming to Save You': ABC Convention Speaker Ryan Leak on the Power of Self-Leadership
By Christopher Durso
January 25, 2024
Leadership coach, speaker and author Ryan Leak is convinced that too many people are sitting around, waiting for someone higher up to tell them what to do. They’re waiting for someone to give them permission, to motivate them, to inspire them. They’re waiting for a leader—and too...
1 Million Work Hours Can't Be Wrong
By Grace Austin
January 25, 2024
Bosworth Steel Erectors is a Dallas-based company that in its nearly 30-year history has taken on steel construction and modification for some impressive projects across the country, from the Winspear Opera House in Dallas to Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. And they’ve done al...
Strong Foundation: KBE Celebrates 50 Years by Giving Back
By Scott Berman
December 3, 2023
The people who work here are passionate about giving back. It’s a big reason why they come to work here,” says Robert Dunn, a vice president at KBE Building Corporation.
“Giving back” refers to the employee-driven, robust philanthropic activities at KBE, a commercial constructio...
Book Club: How Infrastructure Works
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November 28, 2023
With $1.2 trillion in government spending on infrastructure now filtering into the construction economy, it’s a good time to think about, well, “How Infrastructure Works.” In this excerpt from her love letter to the built environment, engineering professor Deb Chachra traces the ...
Mastering the Art of Construction Client Communication
By Scott DeLano
November 27, 2023
Open client communication is the cornerstone of success for businesses across various industries. In construction, it is all too easy to become consumed by the pressing demands of deadlines, adhering to timelines and navigating each project’s development. In the midst of these en...
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