Not a New Idea, but A New Trend – Employee Stock Ownership Plans
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- February 27, 2024
An examination of builders thinking like manufacturers in a world of modularization By Gregg Schoppman, FMI The construction industry continues to hear how it lags the rest of the civilized world when it comes to innovation, productivity and efficiency. Studies benchmark the massive gains that manufacturing has experienced while construction languishes at the bottom. Before
READ MOREBy Scott Wittkop, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Mental health has historically been a challenge across the construction industry. The time has come to change the way we think and talk about seeking professional help for anxiety, depression, mood swings, substance abuse disorders and other emotional or behavioral challenges. Construction Industry Impact Insurance broker Holmes Murphy
READ MOREBy Patrick Hogan, handle.com Every construction company should make the health and safety of their employees a top priority. This is something that every construction professional has heard throughout their careers, but this is not an empty platitude. Everyone talks about prioritizing health and safety in construction for good reasons. Failing to value health and
READ MOREBy Jessica Price, Kent Companies, Inc. Would you believe the iconic construction hard hat is over 100 years old? The E.D. Bullard Company manufactured the first “hard boiled” hat from canvas, glue and black paint in 1919. It was shellacked for strength and had an inner suspension system to distribute the force of potential impacts.
READ MOREHowever, When the Tide Goes Out, We See Who is Skinny Dipping By Gregg Schoppman, FMI When most business leaders are asked about their perspective on the current market conditions, there is a “double edged” answer. On one hand, leaders are enjoying prosperity and in many cases see record high margins. Conversely, leaders also seem
READ MOREThese days, it is popular to explain the success or failure of companies everywhere with the simple statement “It’s their company culture!” It’s an attractive and logical explanation. A strong corporate culture is hailed as the key to winning in a competitive marketplace; a weak one, the death knell. While the explanation is easy, the
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