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Duane Craig

Following roles as photojournalist, education director, landscaper and residential project manager/superintendent, Duane moved to writing for a less stressful life. For the past 14 years Duane has covered the construction, food, finance and tech industries.

Nine Strategies for a Safer Construction Business

April 24, 2022 by Duane Craig

There is plenty of talk about safety in construction. While many safety efforts aim to reduce costs, people are also discussing the greater benefit of reducing pain and suffering.

Categories: Featured, Safety, United States, World Tags: construction safety, Risk Management, safety managers, Worker Safety

The Critical Role Contractors Play in Sustainable Infrastructure

April 22, 2022 by Duane Craig

More frequent and stronger weather events threaten infrastructure sustainability, forcing public budgets into cycles of repair and rebuild. Contractors are on the leading edge of this challenge, tasked with providing sustainable solutions that don’t break … about The Critical Role Contractors Play in Sustainable Infrastructure

Categories: Business, More, United States Tags: General Contractors

5 Top Tips For Building A Successful Construction Career

April 13, 2022 by Duane Craig

Construction career paths vary from employer to employer. Some maintain detailed career advancement and training programs while others simply promote from whoever is available when a position opens up. That’s why, to a large degree, … about 5 Top Tips For Building A Successful Construction Career

Categories: Business, Canada, Featured, World Tags: Business Plan, Communication

5 Highly Effective Ways to Inspire Your Team

April 6, 2022 by Duane Craig

If you’re relying on money as a motivator, you’re likely only getting short-term benefits. Researchers discovered that how much money a person makes has only a modest relationship to their job or income satisfaction.

Categories: Business, Featured, United States Tags: Culture, Labor Shortage

4 Key Ways to Innovate and Add Value to Your Construction Business

March 21, 2022 by Duane Craig

Whether it’s value for employees, value for clients, or value for partners, any fresh idea or innovative concept is only as good as the value it delivers. Here are four business aspects with special meaning … about 4 Key Ways to Innovate and Add Value to Your Construction Business

Categories: Featured, United States Tags: Construction Business

How to Keep the Good Employees You Already Have

March 16, 2022 by Duane Craig

How do you keep your top talent from going to another company? Find the middle ground between what your company values and what your employees value, even in the face of economic headwinds.   

Categories: Featured, United States Tags: Company Culture, Construction Workforce, Labor Shortage

The Biggest Construction Risks to Watch for in 2022 and How to Minimize Their Impact

March 7, 2022 by Duane Craig

Every year, the dynamics of running a construction business change. The economic and political winds shift, new technologies arise, partners come and go, and clients face new demands and opportunities. This causes business and project … about The Biggest Construction Risks to Watch for in 2022 and How to Minimize Their Impact

Categories: Featured, United States Tags: Risk Management

6 Key Marketing Strategies for Specialty Contractors

March 7, 2022 by Duane Craig

Most small specialty contractors have ‘bootstrapped’ themselves up in the industry, often learning their trade on the job before branching out on their own. That means they often tackle their own marketing programs. Consider these … about 6 Key Marketing Strategies for Specialty Contractors

Categories: Featured, United States Tags: Business Plan, Specialty Contractor

How To Stop Buying Into Projects With Your Own Money

March 6, 2022 by Duane Craig

You signed the contract, but now, a few months into the work, you find yourself buying into the project with your own money. While it might be too late for this project, here are some … about How To Stop Buying Into Projects With Your Own Money

Categories: Featured, United States Tags: budget, estimating, Scope Creep

How to Get Government Work as a Prime Contractor

February 18, 2022 by Duane Craig

Every year the federal government awards billions of dollars to prime contractors to perform work. Since Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, billions more will be awarded in projects in the years ahead. … about How to Get Government Work as a Prime Contractor

Categories: Business, United States Tags: Infrastructure Construction

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