Perhaps one of the best examples in recent history of a leader being able to inspire a shared vision is Martin Luther King Jr. His “I...

It May Not be What You Think The concept of humility has gotten a bum rap over the last decades. People think showing humility will label...

Do 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...

In this final installment of the word of mouth series, the topic is clients and customers. You can see the other posts here: Word of...

In this, the fifth installment of the word of mouth strategy series, the topic centers on your employees and subcontractors. The first...

This post is the third in the series concerning word of mouth strategy. The introduction is here, with the second found here. Where’s the...

Which One Is It? When I first heard the words Word of Mouth Strategy, I thought the concept seemed rather oxymoronic. My thinking went...

When you want information, confirmation, or illumination, you draw from a supply of resources. Perhaps your mentor, a fellow contractor,...

So far in this series we’ve: · noticed who the hero was when the Big Bad Wolf came around · learned when to call for your Fairy Godmother...

It’s Here! On November 11th, we announced the Construction Junction podcast was coming soon. Well, soon has arrived. Today, Wednesday,...

Have you, like me, grown weary of the Stay Safe message? Well, hold on to your seatbelts because this adventurous message isn’t about...

Every construction company either has or has had at least one crappy employee. Just like in the friendliest of neighborhoods, it seems...

What is a construction project made of? What makes a successful construction project a successful construction project? What is the...

Announcing Construction Junction Podcast! The dictionary says the word “junction” means a point where two or more things are joined. And...

Interruptions – you got ‘em When daily interruptions and distractions keep you always on your toes as you put out the small fires they...

Why Have a Chain of Command? Organized construction contractors know how to use the chain of command. A clear and valid chain of command:...

Networking rocks Networking ain’t what it used to be. It is much better now! There are more opportunities, fewer barriers, and little to...

Loyal to what? In the construction industry, in 2018, the idea of loyal employees has taken a beating. Loyalty has gotten into the...

This is the second in a 5-part series about specific strategies you can use in order to retain your best construction employees. You can...

Chances are, you as a construction contractor, look for people who show up on time, whose appearance cleans up well, who protect their...