May 2024 Archives

We Need to Talk about Opioid Addiction 0

Seventy percent of workplaces have been affected by the U.S. opioid crisis, which continues to grow By: Katy Devlin, National Glass Association Seventy percent of workplaces have been affected by the opioid crisis, according to estimates from the National Safety Council. In other words, most people reading this column have experienced or are experiencing opioid

Lessons From Some Garbage Pail Kids 0

A Surprising Business Parable From an Unlikely Source By Gregg Schoppman, FMI Corp My wife has a great heart. Last summer she decided to help a few of the local neighborhood kids by hiring them to clean our garbage bins. In full disclosure, it was their choice, not ours. For $15, they would fully clean

Mastering Your Messaging to Grow Your Business 0

By Karalynn Cromeens, Cromeens Law Firm PLLC You’re a contractor. You don’t want to be flashy or braggy. I get it. But marketing your business and promoting your work is crucial to your business’s success. Your clientele can’t know to come to you unless they know who you are and what you do, right? Now,

Empowering Construction Teams: Effective Ways to Communicate About New Technology 0
- Best Practices, FINANCE, Payment, Sales & Marketing, TECHNOLOGY, TOOLS
- May 28, 2024
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com In the construction industry, new technology can make work faster and more accurate. Yet introducing new tools can sometimes be tricky because not everyone is on board right away. Clear and direct communication is critical to winning over your team. This article covers straightforward ways to talk about new technologies so
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Trust Your Gut: Eight Steps to Achieve Effective & Authentic Marketing 0
- Networking, Sales & Marketing
- May 28, 2024
By Stephanie Woodcock, TooCreative “A brand is a person’s gut feeling about a product or service.” – Marty Neumeier In a world of increasing imitation, imposters, and artificial intelligence, authenticity in your marketing matters. The term “marketing” gets a bad connotation because of shady intentions and gimmicks employed under its name. People think they are
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Current Applications of AI in Construction 0
- Safety
- May 28, 2024
By Dan Doyon, Maxim Consulting Group Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the construction industry by offering solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and decision-making throughout a project’s lifecycle. From initial planning to the final stages of construction, AI technologies are making significant impacts. This article explores the functionality, benefits, and potential future developments of AI
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