Executive Summary Construction companies have inventories that should be managed to improve efficiency and, in turn, improve the bottom line. Consider a mobile solution or at least one that gets away from the clipboard. How it was. My parents ran a small and...
Best Way to Save Money is to Not Spend It
Executive Summary: When in a changed condition situation, the best way to minimize loss or to survive, depending on the case, is not to spend less, it’s to not spend at all. Take advantage of situations where you can spend zero. We’re going down. We’ve all been in a...
Increase Profit by Rule of 27
Executive Summary. Most decisions can be further analyzed by collaborative or self-inquiry. When looking for ways to decrease costs, ask yourself 27 questions. And by the way, you have to make up the questions....
Data Collection Without the $100,000 Fancy Toys
Executive Summary. Collecting data from a construction jobsite can serve many purposes, and all of them very beneficial. Uses such as claim defense, quality assurance, and company improvement are just a few. You have no excuse not to gather this data – it’s easy!...
Two Negatives of Owning Your Own Construction Business
Executive Summary. Owning your own construction business, or any business for that matter, is not all Porsches and Rolexes. It can be a lonely and rough road. Below are two of the largest potholes in the road. There’s plenty more – these were the first two to top...
Red Flags in Bid Day v. Change Order Pricing
Executive Summary. The difference between bid day pricing and change order pricing is miles apart because of one factor. Learn this factor and certain red flags to look for when working for an Owner. What’s the major difference? There is one major difference...