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Business Management

Practical business management guidance for construction owners—operations, leadership, growth strategy and the day-to-day decisions that run a company.

  • Permit Is Not a Four Letter Word

    For Greater Success in Permitting: P=Preparedness A=Attitude S=Surveillance S=Surrender Even in polite company, the topic of construction permits can bring unsavory four-letter words to the lips, or at least an underlying feeling of dread. We’ve all heard horror stories of the neighbor who tried to get a permit for a small project and got tied up in a bureaucratic mess that cost more to untangle than the construction itself. The reason for the angst is that nearly everyone outside of those who enforce the laws lack an adequate understanding of the processes involved with obtaining construction permits.  This lack of understanding causes some of us to think that “Permit” is just another four-letter word-in disguise. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Those who…
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  • Construction Auditing Can Help Eliminate Surprises

    As everyone in the construction industry knows, completing a project on time and within budget is one of the toughest assignments in America.
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  • Management Basics #10: Fun

    Of all the important qualities that leaders can possess, none is more endearing-and enduring-than fun. Like laughter, fun is contagious. When someone is clearly having fun, almost everyone wants to follow.
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  • The Stand-Alone Construction Business

    Dear Jayme, I’ve heard you talk about a “stand-alone” business. I don’t really get it. Are you saying that I can have a business that doesn’t need me around at all? That doesn’t seem possible and even if it were, I wouldn’t know where to start to make mine look that way. Isn’t this just for the big guys? Gene Dear Gene, The ideal stand-alone construction business is one that allows you, the owner, to be uninvolved in the business. It runs entirely by itself, gets great results, and sends a fat check to your villa in the Caribbean. Possible? Sure, but it’s not realistic until you’re doing many millions of dollars and can afford a trusted executive team to handle everything. Anyone who tells…
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  • Better Next Year No. 8: Commit to Ongoing Education

    This summer, I let go of familiar.
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  • Upgrading Your Inventory System for Your Construction Business

    Do you know what’s in your warehouse or have a clear idea of your inventory levels? If the honest answer is no, then you’re not alone.
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  • Is Job Stress Costing You?

    Donna Minnix Proctor shows you the danger of stress in the workplace.
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  • Construction Business Best Practices, Step 10: Leadership Systems!

    George Hedley gives advice on becoming a better owner/manager.
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  • The Business Owner Toolbox Part 4: Must DO Or Die!

    George Hedley answers your construction business management questions.
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  • Construction Business Best Practices Series, Step 12: Enjoy the Benefits of Business Ownership

    George Hedley helps you with construction business management.
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  • Wake Up and Smell the Coffee!

    George Hedley answers your toughest questions on construction company management.
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  • Roadmap for Success: How to Write a Business Plan

    Achieving success in today’s business environment is an increasing challenge
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