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Field Change Memos Work!
On the jobsite, your crew hits an underground water line not shown on the plans. With water now spraying over...
If It’s Not In Writing, It Didn’t Happen!
The truths of construction: 1. Every set of plans is perfect. 2. Every project is over budget 3. Every...
Are You A Wimp?
Have you ever completed additional work and didn't get paid for it? Have you ever swallowed extra costs because they...
Have You Noticed Me Lately?
Doesn’t it seem like there are three phases to most construction projects? Pre-Construction Construction Lawsuit!...
Do More To Get More!
Do you often stress about increasing sales while the available opportunities are shrinking and the competition is...
Keeping Up With Tech?
Are you convinced computers are here to stay? Many construction companies still haven't embraced technology as a...
Customer Care = Cash!
After every holiday, I am always glad they are over. Too much food. Too much fun. Not enough productivity. During...
No Train No Gain!
I played water polo in high school and college. After summer vacation, our two week training camp would start in early...
7 Steps To Business Failure
Everything is changing as you get tossed around on this sea of constant change. But basic business fundamentals never...
Got Profit? Get Profit-Driven!
What is your top business priority every day? Where do you spend your time? Is it attention to details, customer...
Exciting Vision = Results!
Business owners, leaders, and managers continue to be stuck in the past. They fail to realize by squeezing out the...
Shoot At Something!
Leadership is simple. First, you've got to know exactly what you want, for your company, your department, or your...
Flat Times Are Here To Stay!
Are you still waiting for the economy to turn around? Get over it! Don't expect boom times to rescue you from the...
stay small OR Be HUGE!
Have you noticed that people who think and act small, stay small? And those who think and act big, seem to be the ones...
Aim at Nothing & Hit It Every Time!
By George Hedley Most companies, managers, project teams and field crews don't have a clue when they hit a homerun....
Got Profit? Get Profit Driven!
What is your top business priority? Where do you spend your time? Is it attention to details, customer service,...
Play Business Like Golf
One of my dreams is to play all the top 100 rated golf courses in the world. Often these courses are exclusive private...
Don’t Just Survive. Thrive!
The World Has Changed! As I sat in my hotel room, stranded in Boston, on September 11, 2001, I didn't realize how...
Be Huge!
Have you noticed people who think and act small, stay small? And those who think and act BIG, are the ones who make it...