Every construction business owner can learn a lot from competitors. Your main competitors are those you compete with head to head. But merely copying them won't do. You will just always stay one step behind. … about 7 Construction Business Tactics Your Competitors Don’t Want You To Know
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Best Practices 101: Ask the Right Questions
Do you ever feel like you're on a treadmill, running after every new thing that comes along in your search for business and project answers? To break free, you need a strategy based on asking the … about Best Practices 101: Ask the Right Questions
Delight Your Customers (or Someone Else Will)
Dean Willemsen, Managing Director at Prime Build, firmly believes a company’s most important asset is its people. He asserts great leadership requires taking actions that positively affect those people. While learning and development should be … about Delight Your Customers (or Someone Else Will)
Top 9 Things to Look for When Deciding Which Projects to Bid
It takes a lot of time and effort to bid on construction projects. And, there’s nothing worse than winning a bid you later wish you hadn’t. Here’s how to set up a process for deciding … about Top 9 Things to Look for When Deciding Which Projects to Bid
How Winning an Award Can Win You Business
Winning an industry award can present some really great marketing opportunities for your business. Being recognised for a service or product you provided can be a talking piece for years to come.
The One Thing You Need to Do Before You Walk on Any Jobsite
It might not be the first thing you think about, but insurance and public liability should be the primary consideration for anyone working on a jobsite. Without such protections, individuals could be personally liable for … about The One Thing You Need to Do Before You Walk on Any Jobsite
The Successful Traits of a Project Manager
Being a project manager on a construction site is not easy. There are practical skills like learning how to budget or set up a comprehensive schedule. Whether you are looking for a change in career … about The Successful Traits of a Project Manager
Secrets to Managing Your Project Portfolio
If yours is a contracting business that handles multiple projects simultaneously, there are compelling reasons to use project portfolio management. Construction companies are project management companies. Yet, many operate project-to-project without ever assessing their project … about Secrets to Managing Your Project Portfolio
New Solutions to 6 Old PM Pain Points
The maturity of your project management processes directly determines project success. Besides taking steps like providing dedicated support for project managers and improving project processes, construction businesses can solve some very old project management pain … about New Solutions to 6 Old PM Pain Points
Tackling the Challenges of the Construction Sales Funnel
Small construction companies have unique challenges when it comes to marketing and sales. Unlike companies selling everyday consumer products, construction companies are usually selling an expensive service. Small construction companies also work within limited geographies, … about Tackling the Challenges of the Construction Sales Funnel
