There are two sides to the accounting coin used by profitable construction contractors: Past and Future. Accounting for the Past...

Have you ever “gone for it” only to discover that you hadn’t really prepared to take care of it? Have you ever thought, “This will get...

So, what is a sleek construction business? It is refined, polished, streamlined, smooth, visually appealing, functional, sustainable, and...

Wouldn’t you know it? Digitizing your construction business requires investment. Your company must invest cash to acquire the current...

Note: If you looked at the image at the top of this page and wondered what in the world seashells have to do with finding a mentor, read...

What’s the most useful tool in your toolbox? No, it’s not a measuring tape, although measuring tapes are useful. What’s more useful is...

The summer between my freshman and sophomore years in high school, I was given one of my most fun babysitting jobs. A professor at the...

Budgeting, monitoring expenses, and protecting cash are three powerful functions that allow you to manage your construction business’s...

The ability to adjust to the proper constructive attitude of the moment sets leaders of quality construction businesses apart.

Building in Rosyconstructionland In Rosyconstructionland, everything goes right from preplanning to project completion. All material...

Even though some refer to their vehicle as their “wheels,” it would be at least a tad bit crazy to neglect putting tires on those wheels...

A Heads Down Story I recently encountered a heads-down worker. She was courteous and kind when we first stepped into the space where she...

Why do some people (both construction clients and contractors) assume that calculating costs + contingencies + overhead + profit is...

Some accomplishments are right out there in the open, easy to spot, and often accompanied by great fanfare – for example, graduations,...

In my previous post, Living Your Life On Purpose, I said I would provide examples of real people living real lives with real purpose....

What if I told you that your purpose in life may or may not be tied directly to the construction business you own? The paradox of...

You understand that construction risks are potential events or factors that can and sometimes do negatively impact a construction...

I watched the reaction in his eyes and face when I told my friend that one of the criteria our team uses when determining whether we will...

Auditing a Few More Things In the first part of this 4-part series concerning auditing expenses in your construction business, I...

Auditing Insurance Policies In the first part of this 4-part series concerning auditing expenses in your construction business, I...