The Big Picture You get it. You know that change orders are woven into the fabric of construction contracting. Even if they aren’t...

Just like shutting off the water source brings out thirst, messing with the supply chain brings out cravings. Ranging from toilet paper...

Even kids get it. You must meet if you’re going to be successful in your plans and endeavors. Owning or managing a construction...

Financial Statements According to Investopedia, financial statements are written records that convey the business activities and the...

Construction Contractors with Class! Construction contractors with class are a cut above. By that, I mean those contractors who include...

Profit and Loss Statement – Why Bother? The entries on a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement provide insight and knowledge about the...

The foundational concept for the information that follows is this: Any successful business owners possess business acumen. A typical...

Employee Loyalty Remember the M&M commercial where Santa and an M&M each declare that the other exists? They’re both astonished at the...

With Christmas only a few days away and New Year celebrations following soon after, we thought it was an excellent time to offer a list...

It’s not too late! Creating a holiday tradition your employees enjoy, your clients appreciate, or your community (or another community)...

What’s Your Favorite Color? My grandkids learned a long time ago what my pat response was to the question, “What’s your favorite color?”...

Because you are a construction contractor, there are two fundamental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) you hear about all the time. They...

I didn’t know much about the Empire State Building when I was a child – other than that you shouldn’t jump off it. I knew that because...

An unorganized or messy job site indicates to owners, potential clients, visitors, suppliers, and staff that efficiency is lacking. Here...

When I Messed Up The extended family had gathered. Cooking and chatter were going on. Adults were “catching up,” and children were...

The first part of this two-part series aimed to supply food for thought concerning the benefits of collaborating; now, the focus will be...

Soup or Salad One evening, our extended family gathered at a local restaurant. The ordering process began with my uncle. After he had...

While the idea of investing in your construction contracting business can run from purchasing new tools or equipment to spending on...

In the first part of this essay, the discussion centered around the 5-day workweek, why we use it, and the possibility of changing the...

The Answer is 42 According to the comedic science fiction book “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” the number 42 is the answer to...