Leadership

Six Ways to Focus on the Future Today

by Sarah Skidmore | Apr 23, 2018
Business | Business Development | Leadership

If we know one thing about the future, it is that the future is coming and there is no way to stop time. Applying a future focus to present day practices aids leaders in not only surviving in the future, but thriving. Leaders play an important role in encouraging a future focus today.

Celebrate Safe Choices at Your Company May 7-11

This year’s Construction Safety Week focuses on the power of safe choices—both small and large—and their impact on the industry, community and each other.

Create a Female-Friendly Culture in Construction

With the rise of technology, the change in mindset and a new generation of leadership, the role of women in construction will not just change—the numbers of women in construction are sure to grow.

Case Study: Three Steps to a Successful ESOP Transition

by Hannah Ginley | Apr 2, 2018
Business | Human Resources | Leadership | Organization Culture

Here are a few tips from Massachusetts-based Windover Construction on implementing an effective ESOP conversion.

Tackling a Turnaround

by Lauren Pinch | Apr 2, 2018
Careers | Culture | Leadership | Workforce

Justin Baker, executive vice president of Gaylor Electric, Mooresville, N.C., has quite a few accomplishments under his belt for man who hasn’t even hit the age of 40.

Create a Habit of Proactive Decision-Making

When contractors feel the need to put off a decision and handle the fires, they should commit to simply making one proactive decision per day.

The Business Side of Family

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 1, 2018
Business | Business Development | Leadership

One of the most striking things about family-owned businesses is that their roots extend far and wide through the community. For the companies that beat the succession odds—only about 12 percent make it past the second generation—their legacy is not all about the name of the founding family. It’s about embracing employees, contributing to the community and receiving support in return.

Four Ways to Grow Team Strengths

by Sarah Skidmore | Feb 15, 2018
Leadership | Organization Culture | Training | Workforce

Leadership principles are invaluable to construction teams, so construction executives must go back to the basics of understanding the dynamics of culture, leadership and followership. Four principles are critical for construction executives when growing team strengths.

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Six Ways to Focus on the Future Today

Celebrate Safe Choices at Your Company May 7-11

Create a Female-Friendly Culture in Construction

Case Study: Three Steps to a Successful ESOP Transition

Tackling a Turnaround

Create a Habit of Proactive Decision-Making

The Business Side of Family

Four Ways to Grow Team Strengths

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