by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Growth
Cash is Slippery For the past few months we have been dealing with the risk factors hidden in growth markets and the risk mitigation techniques that construction management might employ. Now it is time to cut to the chase and identify the mother of all risk –...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Business Failure
Current Construction Recovery Top Line vs. Bottom Line Since 2012 the construction industry has been enjoying a robust recovery. In this blog I have been alerting contractors to the business risks hidden in the euphoria of construction market upswings. Now that we...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Business, Strategic and Project Planning, Business, Strategic and Project Planning
Expertise Project Delivery A Best Value Approach A recent article in the Engineering News Record, exposed the growing pains that have developed as prequalification procurement tools are transitioning to digital formats. “New third-party prequalification tools...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Leadership
Peer Pressure Leadership: Side by Side It is a cliché in parenting that “peer pressure” has more impact on a child’s conduct than all the teachers, parents, and authority figures combined. Let’s face it. Your buddies could convince you to try things. Your principal...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Risk Management, Risk Management
Managing Risk in the Current Boom For the past year, this blog has been dealing with the risks hidden in growth and the strategy and tactics required to deal effectively with a volatile construction market. Let’s listen in to an enlightening discussion among...
