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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.
Coaching & Consulting
How Ready are You to Improve Worksite Profit with Technology?
Eight questions and a simple rate-yourself calculation assess your technology acumen and give you a site-technology readiness rating
June 8, 2016
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Business Services
8 Knows of Construction Company Leadership
Eight insights that new construction leaders will need to focus on to ensure their leadership is the best it can be
May 9, 2016
Learning the “8 Knows” is not easy and may not always be learned from reading a book or taking a class. Much of the knowledge gained is “on the job,” but it is important for the new leader to seek greater confidence and comfort in leading more effectively as a result of the eight “Knows” of leadership.
Business Services
18 Ways Contractors Can Improve How They Find and Hire Workers
Tips on how to avoid the most-common hiring mistakes contractors make before, during and after hiring process
May 9, 2016
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Paving
The “.01 Second” Winning Job
May 9, 2016
Construction Technology
Three Types of Website Content to Generate Better Construction Leads
How to put together the educational articles, white papers and case studies that will separate you from your competitors, offering your prospects something the others do not
May 3, 2016
Instead of wasting valuable time and energy (yours and your prospect's) talking all about you on your construction company's website, focus on helping your prospects get the information they need.
Business Services
The Making of a Leader: Steps to Develop a General Superintendent
Great generals superintendents can make your company a lot of money, help struggling field leaders to improve and further your customer satisfaction with hard to please customers
March 16, 2016
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Business Services
The Making of a Leader: Identifying Candidates for General Superintendent
Candidates for the general superintendent position should display interest and aptitude to acquire more knowledge, information and experience
March 14, 2016
Looking to the future for construction leaders it really does appear that an increasing number of contractors are preparing for that general superintendent who might combine skill sets that we’ve seen split two ways between project managers and superintendents.
Coaching & Consulting
IT Leaders Predict Greatest Gains in 2016 Construction Technology
Leaders of information technology vendors to construction identify the hot trends that will help contractors manage more work with less skilled labor in 2016 and beyond
March 7, 2016
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Business Services
How to Keep Your Construction Sales Staff Productive Not Just Busy
The Contractor's Business Coach
Discipline, established goals, focus, meeting the important decision makers and having an abundance of promising activity all help sales professionals be productive not just "busy"
March 2, 2016
Increase your sales productivity by establishing a sales process that works for you and your industry. Then you must follow-it vigorously.
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