Workforce Management
Are You Being Held Up?
Business development and marketing issues are examined in the context of a typical design/build construction company.
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CBO Editorial Staff
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Workforce Management
Laying the Proper Foundation to Fire a Trouble Employee
Covers every concern from how to build a results-oriented team to providing health benefits for employees and managing administrative paperwork. -
Software
Keep Downtime to a Minimum
If a contractor had an arch nemesis, "Downtime" would be his name. Whether it's Mother Nature or broken down equipment keeping the guys from the job, nothing brings the ax down on productivity-and profit-faster than workers sitting around doing absolutely nothing. -
Business Management
Construction Business Best Practices Series Step 7: Pro-Active Project Management Systems
George Hedley helps you manage your construction business. -
Construction Law
Give Your Contract’s Dispute Resolution Clause The Attention it Deserves
When is the last time you read the dispute resolution clause in your standard form of contract? -
Construction Law
Recent California Supreme Court Decision Requires Public Entities to Disclose Information to Contractors that Might Impact Bids
The case, Los Angeles Unified School District v. Great American Insurance Company and Hayward Construction Company (2010) 49 Cal.4th 739, became a key battleground for California public agencies against contractors. -
Equipment
Increase Speed on the Jobsite
Select the Right Cutting Blade to Improve Efficiency. Selecting the right blade for a concrete cutting application can improve efficiency and reduce costs. Blades vary by the number of diamond crystals, size, shape, cost and performance, but the quality of the blade and its diamonds is the true differentiator. -
Construction Law
How to Protect Your Construction Company so the Party Doesn’t Get Out of Hand
Summer is approaching and company sponsored picnics and softball games are just around the corner but so are liability issues for employers who are holding these gatherings. From impaired driving accidents to sexual harassment charges or worker's compensation claims, events involving over-the-top partying can expose employers to serious risks. Therefore, when planning your company outing this year, be sure to take precautions to minimize your risks. -
Construction Marketing
4 Ways to Increase Website Traffic
Increase referrals by correctly managing your construction business' website information. -
Construction Marketing
Top Tips for Marketing over the Holidays
Personal connections with your customers can be one of the most positive ways to build business relationships and drive sales.