When the economy shifts, the construction industry feels it. Less projects in the pipeline can lead to frustration and slow growth. Only certain companies are well equipped for this shift in the market. Some companies, however, will go out of business. The good news is there’s a way to position your company for every market…
Meetings are often seen as a waste of time. Leaders say it’s “busy work” that gets you no results when you could be focusing on a deadline. That’s the “old way” of looking at meetings. Meetings, if conducted correctly can increase your leverage. They allow you to multiply your efforts and identify problems before they…
Many activities in the construction industry keep your team doing growth-restricting busy work. And you know what? There’s a simple solution: Most busy work and inefficiency are caused by a lack of trust within companies. With the rise in labor prices and materials, this “busy work” can eat up your profits quickly. But technological improvements…
When project managers shift roles to lead people, they get overwhelmed with their new responsibilities. The main issue is mindset. Most end up managing projects and doing the same tasks as they did before. This can quickly lead you away from your main goals as a leader and make you fail at your new…
Some kids aren’t cut out for the traditional educational path. Many students have untapped talents that are valuable in today’s workplace but are overlooked because they are forced into the old-school framework. The good news? There is now another pathway for those kids who want to explore the possibilities of earning a living in a…
When you have a family-run construction business, passing it down to the next generation isn’t as easy as just giving them the keys. There’s a lot of work you must do before passing your business down to the next generation. Otherwise, your business will crash and burn, you’ll destroy relationships within your family, or both. …