Just like professional athletes, construction workers would be wise to start each shift with a simple round of stretching. Here’s how—and why—such stretch-and-flex programs are a must on any jobsite
Rodrigo d’Escoto didn’t know anything about windows—or the construction business—when he first hustled his way to building Reflection Window + Wall, now a multinational enterprise generating hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenues
Hank McCullough made just $2,500 when he built his first house; now, after some shrewd moves and a popular TV show, the contractor says he’s busier than ever
Started as a small, husband-and-wife business in the 1970s, the company now manages some 2.2 million square feet of commercial properties across the greater South Dakota region; here’s how the family enterprise is planning for its third generation of owners
Sav Mor Mechanical, a $45 million HVAC business on Long Island, has succeeded in large part because of its family ownership structure; here’s how it goes about enticing future family members to take over the business
Josh Thompson bootstrapped a window-washing business with just $800; now, as that company has grown into a full-fledged family enterprise, Thompson has larger ambitions
Many family-run construction businesses have unique challenges to consider when it comes to planning for the future. Here’s what those owners need to know
Pay practices are arguably more important than ever, thanks to a tight labor market and an increasing focus on equal pay for equal work. Here’s what construction firms need to know
Having leadership-ready employees primed for promotion is crucial for construction firms—here’s how to make that happen
Hope Renovations provides training for underemployed women—and its graduates are already landing jobs with builders and remodelers
Employees’ mental well-being has been increasingly linked to productivity and satisfaction, prompting more construction firms to take action on the issue
It can be difficult for leaders to give feedback to workers about their short-term performance and long-term career goals. Here are some things to make it easier
The COVID-19 pandemic spawned a rush to remote work, and now more workers in the industry say they prefer the work style
Relationships are critical in every profession, but having a formal mentorship program is one way construction companies can level-up their workforces
Here’s why more and more construction leaders find that managing with a kinder, empathetic approach makes jobsites more successful
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