Tag: 2007 January Issue

When thinking through the many sign options for your construction business, you should ask yourself these questions.

Editor's Note: Following is the seventh of our ten part series called "Technology Traps and Mishaps," by Fred Ode, CEO, chairman and founder of Foundation Software.

Sleep deprived people should never go shopping, especially at 2 or 3 A.M.  I learned this lesson long ago as I was channel surfing during a late-night insomnia episode.

Achieving success in today's business environment is an increasing challenge. There are a myriad of pitfalls that can await even the most competent construction company executive-labor issues, supply problems, timely payment, inclement weather and a host of others. How can a construction company owner navigate this climate?

Construction Business Owner, January 2007

Nearly all executives have a different opinion as to what keeps their organization in a leadership position, and these answers can range from innovative products and service to competitive pricing and advertising.

Construction Business Owner, January 2007

For the last few years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration and other agencies have emphasized cooperation and consultation more than the vigorous enforcement associated with the early 1990s.

Construction Business Owner, January 2007

While stormwater compliance might be the first federal environmental program that comes to mind in the construction industry, the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) other half provides voluntary, "green" building tools and resources.

Construction Business Owner, January 2007

 Editor's Note:  This is the first in our 2007 series of The Business Owner Toolbox written by our regular columnist, George Hedley.  Each article is written to provide you with practical, immediately applicable business management tools to assist you on your path to building a successful, growing business.

Construction Business Owner, January 2007 

Today's auction arena provides contractors with the finest selection of used equipment, rolling stock, tools and materials ever known. Outstanding bargains on rudimentary and hard-to-find equipment exist in this dynamic and blossoming industry. Equipment of all sizes, types, vintages and conditions are sold in this popular secondary market. Savvy and prudent equipment buyers are building and supplementing their fleets while saving untold dollars. Hundreds of auction companies offer thousands of products weekly all over the booming domestic market, as well as the growing international auctions.