In the construction industry there are many strategies to generate and increase profits, including safety. However, with some construction companies, instead of creating a balance, we see a pendulum that swings between productivity and safety, undermining the truth that a safe company is a profitable company. In this week’s podcast episode, I have a great…
The basic purpose of every business is to make money. But if you want to stand out from the competition, you need to define what your business’s deeper purpose is. Most successful businesses know what that is and it usually goes beyond the desire to make and have more financially. This week’s podcast episode is…
Social media is here to stay and it would be a huge mistake to not incorporate it into a company’s marketing strategy because who isn’t on social nowadays right? Today’s businesses are utilizing it for the purpose of engaging with their customers and their audience. Construction companies are lagging behind though but it’s not too…
In the construction industry preparation is vital for everything, from bidding, planning, and building work. We spend time preparing for things in the business so we can execute our work well; however, as important as it is to get the work done by careful preparation, have you stopped and asked if you are devoting that…
Change can be difficult, but if you look at it from a growth perspective you will see that the risks that come with change are nothing compared to what you can gain. Prefabrication is being rapidly adopted across Construction and presents lots of profit opportunities for contractors who are willing to learn and adapt. In…
You do not want to meddle in another person’s affairs, but sometimes it’s obvious that someone on your team is struggling. Their ability to perform at a high level is affected by what they are going through. They are stuck. In this week’s episode of Construction Genius, I explore why people get stuck, the impact…