Yvonne Root
Two Keys for Getting Employee Engagement - part one
Getting construction employees (in the field or the office) engaged in your business may seem difficult. It feels as if there is a gap...
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Yvonne Root
- Aug 28
- 3 min
The Power of Saying “I Don’t Know” in Construction
When, as a construction contractor, you think you’re expected to know something you don’t, you may react by trying to cover up your lack...
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Yvonne Root
- Aug 15
- 5 min
Communication and Documentation in Construction
Communication and documentation are crucial in the construction industry. Multiple individuals and organizations are involved, and the...
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Yvonne Root
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Two Sides of the Accounting Coin for Construction Contractors
There are two sides to the accounting coin used by profitable construction contractors: Past and Future. Accounting for the Past...
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Yvonne Root
- Jul 24
- 6 min
I Got the Bid and Other Contractor Horror Stories
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...
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Yvonne Root
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Digitizing Your Construction Business
Wouldn’t you know it? Digitizing your construction business requires investment. Your company must invest cash to acquire the current...
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Yvonne Root
- Jun 26
- 3 min
Numbers – the Most Useful Tool in Your Toolbox
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...
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Yvonne Root
- Jun 20
- 3 min
Profits Come in Many Ways
Although it is only three words long, the name of our construction-centric accounting firm, The Profit Constructors, says a lot. We make...
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Yvonne Root
- May 29
- 3 min
Construction Contractors Need Attitude!
The ability to adjust to the proper constructive attitude of the moment sets leaders of quality construction businesses apart.
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Yvonne Root
- May 1
- 5 min
When Heads Down Won’t Cut It
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...
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Yvonne Root
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Contingencies! Do You (Really) Understand Them?
Why do some people (both construction clients and contractors) assume that calculating costs + contingencies + overhead + profit is...
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Yvonne Root
- Mar 27
- 5 min
Living Your Life On 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...
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Yvonne Root
- Feb 28
- 3 min
A Guide to Auditing Expenses – Part 4
Auditing a Few More Things In the first part of this 4-part series concerning auditing expenses in your construction business, I...
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Yvonne Root
- Nov 8, 2023
- 3 min
Timely Quotes From American Veterans
Because Veteran’s Day is coming up this week, and because we often focus on leadership skills in the posts that find their way to this...
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Yvonne Root
- May 17, 2023
- 3 min
5 Strategies Discerning Construction Subcontractors Use to Prosper – Part 3
What follows is the third part of a five-part series; if you haven’t read those that precede this part, you can go to the beginning here....
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Yvonne Root
- May 3, 2023
- 2 min
5 Strategies Discerning Construction Subcontractors Use to Prosper – Part 1
Understand Your Attitude, Disposition, and Inclinations Our family once took a short trip to Mexico with a goal in mind. Build a church....
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Yvonne Root
- Mar 22, 2023
- 4 min
Upgrading Your Processes – Part 1
Getting the Fire Going While knowing how to start a fire in the wilderness with only a few tools and a bit of wood can be a fun...
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Yvonne Root
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
Capable Construction Contractors Collaborate part 2
The first part of this two-part series aimed to supply food for thought concerning the benefits of collaborating; now, the focus will be...
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Yvonne Root
- Sep 28, 2022
- 2 min
Invest in Continuous Improvement
While the idea of investing in your construction contracting business can run from purchasing new tools or equipment to spending on...
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Yvonne Root
- Jul 27, 2022
- 3 min
Wise Words About Delegating
The Power of Delegation After reading the last three posts on this blog, Delegation in the Construction Office, Avoiding...
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