‘Love It or List It’ Builder Sees Business Take Off
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
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
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
Move over fashion and lifestyle influencers—these builders are also using social media to create online personas that expand their professional networks and grow their construction businesses
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
The president and CEO of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, company credits his ability to lead a construction business with the fact that he’s held many of the industry’s critical jobs
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
The president of the Massachusetts construction firm and an engineer by trade says nurturing the people side of the business is among his top priorities
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
In a world of increasing uncertainty and fast-moving technologies, construction firms would be wise to study the principles of change management
Construction firms looking for new ways to recruit women might consider return-to-work programs, which have proven effective in other industries at helping women re-enter the workforce
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