Specialty contractors absorb a lot of risk on construction projects. Rapidly-changing schedules, incomplete specifications, and change orders regularly leave subs scrambling to realign crews and mitigate workspace limitations. Consider these tactics to boost specialty contractor … about Managing Specialty Contractor Crews for Optimal Performance
Top Construction Project Challenges You Need to Face Head On
Project challenges usually come with no prior warning. When the lead electrician came to me and said that someone was walking on the building roof in the rain with no safety gear, and no installed … about Top Construction Project Challenges You Need to Face Head On
What is Low Productivity Really Costing You?
Tracking productivity on construction projects is a game changer. However, getting it right is not instantaneous. Sadly, many contractors do not realize how much low productivity costs them.
South Texas Roofing Company Jumps to Aid of Hurricane Victims
Natural disasters leave injury and property damage in their wake. Having experienced something so thoroughly devastating first hand changes a person, and it sometimes leads to a stronger desire to lend others a helping hand. … about South Texas Roofing Company Jumps to Aid of Hurricane Victims
Top 6 Strategies for Finding Clients Who You Love and Love You
Potential new clients pose the toughest new business inquiries. Besides learning more about them, you definitely need to find out exactly what type of project they have in mind. So start with these two qualifiers.
Don’t Let Complexity Ruin Your Efforts to Improve Construction Productivity
Most contractors would like to improve worker productivity but often don’t have a clue how to get started. Tend to the basics first. Tracking time and attendance is the foundation for any productivity improvement effort.
How Construction Firms are Getting Ready for the Future
A recent survey found only one in five surveyed construction firms met the criteria of being ready for the future, according to KPMG’s Future Ready Index. The defining characteristic that makes them ready? Innovation.
4 Ways to Make Your Company Standout from the Competition
Contractor differentiation is becoming increasingly important for long-term survival in construction markets that are flush with competition. The difference in getting the work, or being invited to bid, often hinges on a contractor's ability to … about 4 Ways to Make Your Company Standout from the Competition
The Best Advice Ever Given by a Superintendent
If you are new to supervising construction, and you really want to get an idea of what’s required to excel at construction management, you should talk to a superintendent. If there is one person who … about The Best Advice Ever Given by a Superintendent
America’s Iconic Landmarks and the Tradespeople who Helped Build Them
We take a look at some of America's historic buildings and monuments and the tradespeople who helped build them.
