Words: George Hedley It always amazes me how many construction company business owners don’t have a good handle on their numbers. Through hard work, diligence and a great reputation for getting jobs done on time with quality workmanship, their companies grow from $0 to $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 or even $10,000,000 or more in annual sales. …
Building Business: Keep Score With A Financial Scoreboard! Read More
Words: Damian Lang Without risk, there is no reward. This was evident recently when I toured a potential business acquisition with a couple of my partners, Jamie and Thad. With more than 50 years of history, this company was known for its thriving business and innovative ideas. But not anymore. As we explored its operations, …
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Corey Adams I don’t often write multi-part articles, but this one took a bit of explaining. I promise this is the final part of this one. If you have read the last two articles, we have been discussing what happens when you grow based on quality and margins. If you haven’t seen them, here is …
Building More: Key Metrics: Correlations, Causations, and Necessity Part 3 Read More
Words: Steven Fechino Covering your work has so many positives that I would run out of room to discuss each of the benefits. One of the biggest benefits is that this time of year, you can begin working earlier because frozen frost stays off your work and on the wall covering. Efflorescence and new wall …
Fechino Files: Covering Your Work, Materials, and Other Lessons I Learned the Hard Way Read More
Words: Dick Dentinger My wife and I have two children. Two incredible daughters, now in their thirties, each have cut their own path leaving Sheryl and I proud and confident with the lives they’re building. Because of the careers they are in and the generation they represent, I especially value how they keep us current …
Words: Ron Baer, Unique Industries: Kem-O-Kleen At the recent World of Concrete convention, contractors from all over the country had a great opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. To see the best of the best masons, and to see all kinds of labor-saving devices and technology for new and restoration masonry projects. …
Words: Clint BridgesPhotos: EZ Scaffold I am rehashing an article I wrote ten years ago because the issues have not gone away, and there is no relief on the horizon. “Is the rest of the country busy?” As I travel around and visit with contractors, this seems to be a prevailing question. Depending on where …
Words: Concrete Masonry Checkoff Denver, Colo. (February 21, 2024) – The Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) announced today that Alicia Hodges will be joining the organization as Program Director on February 26, 2024. “Alicia brings a collaborative spirit to the Concrete Masonry Checkoff,” said Kim Spahn, CEO, CMC. “I’m impressed with her dynamic drive to succeed, …
Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) Welcomes Alicia Hodges to Program Director Role Read More
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