by Elvia Loya Enriquez | Jan 9, 2021 | construction, Keep Building
The best contractors and field crews cannot operate without having a strong back-office set-up. Amidst a major recession and with the threat of lockdowns, having the best tools available for all the back-office departments (sales, marketing, operations, logistics,...
by Valerie Echter | Sep 18, 2020 | construction, Keep Building
The construction industry has dealt with labor shortage issues for years. With a lack of interest amongst high school and college graduates wanting to join the skilled-labor force, the industry has turned to unique methods to try to create enthusiasm towards working...
by Valerie Echter | Sep 4, 2020 | construction
According to CNBC, women make up a mere 9.1% of the construction community. Few men know what it is like to walk into a room full of women and have all their attention turn to you. For women in construction, it’s a common occurrence to be the only female in a panel...
by Valerie Echter | Aug 25, 2020 | construction, Keep Building
April through October is the busy season for those in construction. What does that entail? It means working our crews 70-80 hours a week to get projects completed, project managers running from job to job to tie up loose ends, and hot plants pumping out hundreds (if...
by Valerie Echter | Aug 15, 2020 | construction, Keep Building
Uncertainty is the only thing that is for certain right now in construction. 2020 has taken us all for a ride; pulling us back and forth between calm and hysteria, with our only reprieve being time spent in the unsettled feeling of uncertainty. The emotional,...
by Elvia Loya Enriquez | Aug 5, 2020 | construction
Communication is central to effective contractor management Okay — we’ve got 5 tips that promote successful contractor management, but first, a few words concerning the importance of operative communication. Whether you are the contractor or the project manager,...
