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10 Simple Steps to Improve Productivity 0

November 2018 by Tyler Riddell, eSUB Construction Software How closely are your labor actuals coming in to your estimated hours? If you are consistently finding yourself over in your labor hours on projects, perhaps it is time you took a closer look at your team’s productivity. How much time are they spending waiting for

Using Contract Skilled Labor Mitigates Labor Shortage Challenges, Reduces Labor-Related Costs 0

November 2018 by Tradesmen International No one needs to tell you there is a severe lack of available skilled craftsmen. In fact, The Construction Labor Market Analyzer® projects commercial construction will face a deficit of 1.1 million workers over the next decade, and the need for skilled construction employees is projected to grow at

Network-Based Collaboration: Leveling the Playing Field for Subcontractors 0

November 2018 by Jeff Burmeister, Kahua Construction-related spending today accounts for approximately 13 percent of the global GDP. The industry provides the accommodations and infrastructure in which we live, work and play, and also accounts for 40 percent of the solid waste produced globally and 25 percent to 40 percent of both the energy

LEGALLY SPEAKING: Change Orders 201: Practical Tips and Tricks 0
- Improving Productivity
- November 14, 2018
November 2018 by Joe Katz, Esq., Huddles Jones Sorteberg & Dachille, P.C. In my construction litigation practice I have seen virtually every trick in the book concerning change orders practice: the good, the bad and the ugly. I want to highlight what to watch out for, and the work-arounds you should incorporate within your
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The Skilled Trade Shortage and What You Can Do to Recruit Labor 0
- Workforce & Professional Development
- October 12, 2018
October 2018 by Mike Brewer, Brewer Companies, and Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce The state of Arizona and our country are at a turning point. Our economies are growing, but our infrastructure is degrading and our ability to keep up with the pace of our growth is slowing. It’s time to face
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The Evolution of the ‘Talent Director’ in Today’s Construction Organizations 0
- Workforce & Professional Development
- October 12, 2018
October 2018 by Gregg M. Schoppman, FMI Consider how time has evolved certain roles within organizations. For instance, 40 years ago, firms staffing full-time safety professionals to lead and support their endeavors in the life safety arena. Today, that same role continues to evolve with the incorporation of risk management as an overarching theme.
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How Your Culture Can Impact Safety and Project Delivery—and Ultimately, Your Bottom Line 0

October 2018 by Kiersten Rippeteau, CODP, Palmer Consulting Group In the construction industry, safety scores and project delivery are often our measures of success. When ratings are high in these areas, lenders trust the business to perform, employees trust the business to take care of them, and owners have a positive experience and are

The Disaster Artist—An Examination of What Drives Failing Businesses at Their Peak 0

October 2018 by Gregg M. Schoppman, FMI Revenues are blooming, and times are swell for many construction organizations. What could possibly go wrong? Many leaders believe that the most challenging aspect that many firms face is the availability of personnel. However, this movie has played several times before and the conclusion is always the

‘But Can They Fog a Mirror?’ A Strategic Approach to Recruiting Top Tier Talent 0

October 2018 by Gregg Schoppman, FMI Hiring talented individuals has become the latest in a long line on routine challenges for many business leaders. “We just can’t seem to find great people …” Whether it is exhausting the new channels of social media or tapping the old relationships in the recruiting world, firms have

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Blog 3 Columns

10 Simple Steps to Improve Productivity 0

Using Contract Skilled Labor Mitigates Labor Shortage Challenges, Reduces Labor-Related Costs 0

Network-Based Collaboration: Leveling the Playing Field for Subcontractors 0

LEGALLY SPEAKING: Change Orders 201: Practical Tips and Tricks 0

The Skilled Trade Shortage and What You Can Do to Recruit Labor 0

The Evolution of the ‘Talent Director’ in Today’s Construction Organizations 0

How Your Culture Can Impact Safety and Project Delivery—and Ultimately, Your Bottom Line 0

The Disaster Artist—An Examination of What Drives Failing Businesses at Their Peak 0

‘But Can They Fog a Mirror?’ A Strategic Approach to Recruiting Top Tier Talent 0

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