Yvonne RootApr 142 minSafety is More Than That! Get the Lowdown! The latest Construction Junction podcast, hosted by Tonya Schulte of The Profit Constructors, is on fire! Well, being on...
Yvonne RootJan 52 minTake a Break!The Explanation If you’re reading this, chances are you’re someone connected to the construction industry. We know that because we’ve...
Yvonne RootMay 5, 20212 minInspire Your Team – Leadership part 1Do What You Say You Will Do Before you can successfully complete the mission of doing what you say you will do, you must cross three...
Yvonne RootMar 3, 20214 minNetworking the Old-Fashioned WayNetworking the Old-Fashioned Way Even if it is New-Fashioned The concepts and practices of networking are both ancient and fresh. On the...
Yvonne RootDec 2, 20203 minThat Sure as %*&# is Not Safe!Have you, like me, grown weary of the Stay Safe message? Well, hold on to your seatbelts because this adventurous message isn’t about...
Yvonne RootNov 18, 20204 minNo Joke – It’s a Construction ProjectWhat is a construction project made of? What makes a successful construction project a successful construction project? What is the...
Yvonne RootMar 11, 20202 minBudgeting and EstimatingProper budgets and estimates If your commercial construction contracting business is to survive, then you must be equipped to provide...
Yvonne RootOct 30, 20194 minAsk the Right QuestionsWant to know what your employees want, so they feel satisfied with their job? Ask them! It isn’t as daunting as you may think. There are...
Yvonne RootSep 25, 20193 minSafety and Your Construction CrewSafety counts The most important tool in your “safety toolbox” is found in the minds of your workforce. Therefore, the first hurdle to...
Yvonne RootMay 22, 20193 minContingency Budget to Performance BudgetTurn your contingency budget into your performance budget You can get your commercial construction team on board for saving time, ...
Yvonne RootFeb 6, 20194 minPreventing Loss of Tools, Equipment, and SuppliesPreventing Loss of Tools, Equipment, and Supplies Preventing loss of your stuff I remember the overall depletion of my dad’s spirit the...
Yvonne RootJan 30, 20195 minBuilding Construction JobsBuilding Construction Jobs Building construction trades need workers Over and over, we hear from our clients and other construction...
Yvonne RootNov 7, 20183 minAre Loyal Employees a Thing of the Past?Loyal to what? In the construction industry, in 2018, the idea of loyal employees has taken a beating. Loyalty has gotten into the...
Yvonne RootJul 25, 20184 minPhones on the RoofPhones anywhere on a construction site What do you think? Should there be phones on your construction site? There are a number of...
Yvonne RootJun 6, 20185 minAchievement-Based Bonus Programs That Don’t Stink – Part 3Build the bonus program Building an achievement-based bonus program will take some effort on your part, yet it need not be overly...
Yvonne RootMay 16, 20183 minImplement a “Give it Away” Policy with Your Construction TeamLast time, I talked about making decisions concerning whether a change order is necessary when dealing with requests from clients. If you...
Yvonne RootMay 9, 20183 minDo You Really Need a Change Order?Client requests Strategy is involved when you determine what to do and what not to do when dealing with client requests. Be sure all your...
Yvonne RootMar 28, 20182 min5 Strategies to Retain Your Best Employees – Part 3This is the third in a 5-part series about specific strategies you can use in order to retain your best construction employees. You can...
Yvonne RootMar 21, 20182 min5 Strategies to Retain Your Best Employees – Part 2This is the second in a 5-part series about specific strategies you can use in order to retain your best construction employees. You can...
Yvonne RootMar 14, 20183 min5 Strategies to Retain Your Best Construction Employees – Part 1Create a great place to work! This is the first in a five-part series. Find the other posts by clicking on Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and...