Business

It’s time for some real talk about the business side of utility contracting. We’re great at things like fixing leaks and rehabilitating...

Discussing mental health has always been a bit taboo in the U.S. and especially so in construction-related industries. Then, the pandemic happened. Getting...

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data from April 2024, the number of job openings in the construction industry dipped nearly 7% over...

We all have “one of those customers” who talks over what you are saying and doesn’t want to listen to any of...

When you’re running a small business, it may be difficult to find the time or the bandwidth to sit down with a...

"Who designed this convoluted process? A monkey could have done a better job.” “Why do I have to come in and talk to...

We have seen an uptick in businesses wanting add-on services. They are looking into new products and new services that complement what they...

The idea of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into your marketing strategy might seem daunting. But those who ignore this emerging technology will...

People perform at their best when, and only when, they know their leaders care, their work has meaning, and they have the...

With medical cannabis legal in 37 states and recreational use legal in 24, the drug tests you may have used prior to...

All of us want to excel in the workplace, and to advance our careers as much as possible. That’s all well and...

We have all heard the adage, “Keep it simple, stupid,” also known as the KISS method. As easy as that sounds, simple doesn’t...

Employment laws change over time. Employers and human resource leaders who follow the latest directives not only avoid lawsuits and fines, but...

The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) recently awarded Renee Nutter its “We Dig America” award in recognition of her support of Dozer Day,...

Have you priced out new equipment lately? Talk about sticker shock. Equipment prices jumped during the pandemic — sometimes 30% to 40% —...

Do you have a Negative Nancy or Toxic Tim that you’re keeping longer than you should? Would you let them go if...

As your team grows, human resources needs are likely to expand. Adding personnel means more complexities with payroll and benefits administration. In some...