Communication breaks down on construction projects when people begin withholding information they think is unsafe to reveal. In their paper entitled “It’s Time to Tackle Your Team’s Undiscussables,” MIT Sloan authors reveal the dysfunction that … about What You Don’t Discuss Could Be Killing Your Business
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Top Strategies for Avoiding Construction Contract Disputes
Contracts pose a major source of conflicts and disputes. Often, the reason is that construction companies don’t administer and manage their contracts. If you adopt some proactive habits regarding your contracts, you can nip a … about Top Strategies for Avoiding Construction Contract Disputes
6 Strategies to Get You from Mediocre to Dream Projects
Like type-cast actors who always end up playing the same roles, contractors get caught in circles doing the same old projects over and over again. Often they got into these project types to get their … about 6 Strategies to Get You from Mediocre to Dream Projects
Canada’s Construction Workforce Outlook 2021 and Beyond
Canada’s construction industry shed a massive number of jobs in the early days of COVID-19, but many workers have since been rehired, and reports indicate the sector will face a shortfall of trades in coming … about Canada’s Construction Workforce Outlook 2021 and Beyond
Foreign Projects to Look Out For in 2021, Leveraging Social Media to Drive Business, and the CDC’s Stance on Jobsite Vaccinations
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From an update on the state of the Australian infrastructure sector to the US cities expected to bounce back the fastest with regard to commercial … about Foreign Projects to Look Out For in 2021, Leveraging Social Media to Drive Business, and the CDC’s Stance on Jobsite Vaccinations
How to Give a Rough Estimate that Wins You New Business
It’s not that unusual to get rough estimate requests for construction work. While it happens a lot in residential work, many businesses also explore costs as they consider projects. Contractors can spin their wheels on … about How to Give a Rough Estimate that Wins You New Business
Bidding for Real Estate Owners & Managers
Think about it: Before bids are awarded, typically only a small fraction (10% or less) of the total budget for a construction or capital project has been spent. The remaining 80-90% of the job’s budget … about Bidding for Real Estate Owners & Managers
Turning the Unexpected into an Opportunity in Your Construction Business
The How We Build Now 2020 report identified several types of change causing disruption or concern for builders and trades. They include shifting to digitised processes for design and delivery, new technologies including automation, cultural … about Turning the Unexpected into an Opportunity in Your Construction Business
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
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.
