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Coaching & Consulting
Third Party Certification Benefits Contractors and the Construction Industry
The American Institute of Constructors’ Constructor Certification can help contractors enhance their image, professionalism, marketability and more
January 10, 2018
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Coaching & Consulting
Why Construction 'Value Engineering' is About to Become True to its Name
Contractors need to focus on value engineering not just as a cost cutting measure but as a process to provide additional value to the finished project and the project owner
August 16, 2017
Contractors need to find the balance between cost cutting and providing 'value' to a project through the 'value engineering' method.
Coaching & Consulting
Four Techniques to Help Construction Contractors Prevent Over-processing
Reducing over-processing -- applying more resources than are required, needed or requested -- is a great way for contractors to move towards leaner, more profitable construction
May 22, 2017
Take to heart the potential pitfalls of over-processing within your operation, then begin to apply these four practices. You’ll see an impact in productivity, job clarity and bottom-line performance.
Business
Thousands Attend Largest National Pavement Expo Ever!
March 3, 2017
The 2017 National Pavement Expo, Feb. 1-4 in Nashville, featured the largest exhibit floor, greatest number of exhibitors and largest number of attendees in NPE history.
Business Services
8 Ways Construction Managers Can Motivate Their Teams
A successful project manager must strongly grasp how to keep their employees motivated; here are eight tips directly from construction project managers
February 27, 2017
Construction managers need to motivate their employees to make sure they do not simply go through the motions but ensure that they want to get the job done well.
Coaching & Consulting
Precast and Prefab Give Walbridge Profitable Steps into Lean Construction
General contractor Walbridge focuses its crews on adding project value and slashing waste and time by building with precast and prefabricating university residence-hall bathrooms off site
February 17, 2017
Walbridge convinced the University of Michigan to foresake steel and cast-in-place construction, assembling walls and floor for the $131-million Munger Graduate Residence Hall from more than 1,000 precast panels. Sixty were delivered each day, and panels were picked off the trailer and set directly in place on the building.
Personnel Management
10 Ways Construction Leaders Can Ease Succession Planning
Ten proven, easy-to-use steps every contractor can use to start or advance the succession planning every company needs to implement
February 13, 2017
It’s never too early to get started on considering who your next generation of leaders and key performers will be.
Business Services
2017 Contractor of the Year
February 2, 2017
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Business Services
Sales Follow-up Is Key for Construction Contractors
The Contractor's Business Coach
Follow-up efforts by construction sales people is extremely important, and mastering this part of the sales process could improve results drastically
December 7, 2016
Your results will change dramatically if you do the sales follow-up. It will enhance your pocketbook and your reputation.
Coaching & Consulting
The Honor in Leading Others
Leading others is not about how smart one is, how talented one is or how charismatic one is, it is more about the commitment the leader feels to be the best that they can be
October 18, 2016
For any construction leader, being given the opportunity to lead others represents the trust that their senior leaders have placed in the leader to make the right decision, influence the right behavior and secure the right building practices.
Paving
How (and Why) to Determine your Breakeven Point
Contractors who don’t know their costs don’t know how to price work; but breaking even isn’t a goal, it’s more of a star by which to navigate
October 1, 2016
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Coaching & Consulting
Don't Risk Communications Failures on Your Jobsites
When communications failures occur on a jobsite, they can result in costly mistakes, delays and even accidents and injuries
August 15, 2016
A variety of circumstances can impede workers’ ability or willingness to absorb or relate critical information. The results may range from unnecessary project delays and costs, to OSHA violations, accidents and other risks.
Business Services
8 Steps to Improving Mediocre Workers
August 8, 2016
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Business Services
NPE 2017 to Offer 40 New Conference Topics
Registration is now “live” and details of the 2017 National Pavement Expo and its 54-session conference program are now available on the NPE website, www.nationalpavementexpo.com.
August 1, 2016
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Business Services
How Do Construction Team Leaders Motivate Their Employees?
These four action steps will help you lead your employees to want to do what you want them to do
July 20, 2016
The team leader is responsible to motivate people to put out more effort with more enthusiasm and get them to go beyond the minimum required.
Business Services
How Celebrating Wins Motivates Your Construction Employees
The Contractor's Business Coach
One of the best ways to offset staff frustration is to celebrate the wins; an upbeat staff works harder and complains less
July 6, 2016
One of the best ways to offset staff frustration is to celebrate the wins. When your company wins a large bid, let everyone know. When your team brings a substantial project in on time and in budget, spread the word.
Business
5 Traits of Top Contractors
What traits do successful contractors have that other contractors either cannot seem to achieve or have little clue as to where to begin? Let’s take a look at five traits that often distinguish successful contractors.
June 15, 2016
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Business Services
Why Specialization May Be More Profitable for Construction Companies
Construction Business Coaching
Perceived experts are the first called when a customer needs a "pro" to complete a tough or special project
June 15, 2016
The only way to win profitable work today is to differentiate yourself from your competition. Becoming a known expert in something will accomplish this for your company.
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