by Simplar | Dec 18, 2024 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Weekly Construction Message
My final thoughts for 2024. As this year nears its end, I am quite surprised. It may be my age, but I feel as if 2024 slipped away almost unnoticed. I thought we might pause, take a breath, and review what we have shared this year. Overview It is my … Read the...
by Simplar | Dec 12, 2024 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Leadership, Leadership, Leadership, Weekly Construction Message
A leader, as opposed to a manager or “boss”, has a formidable responsibility to not only manage the current business, which generates significant revenue and needs continual incremental innovation to hit short-term success targets, but also to champion...
by Simplar | Dec 5, 2024 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Leadership, Weekly Construction Message
Unique Construction Business In many aspects the construction industry is unique in all American business: It sells a service but produces a product. There is no ongoing transaction. Construction companies migrate from one project to the next. It’s like starting a new...
by Simplar | Dec 5, 2024 | Built Environment, Business of Construction
When they start their business, all contractors should have the same objective in mind: to make a profit. Carpenters may be building forms, concrete workers pouring slabs, electricians installing wiring, and plumbers laying pipe, but should also all have the same...
by Simplar | Dec 5, 2024 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Leadership, Weekly Construction Message
When must a contractor grow beyond being an entrepreneur and become a leader? What is the difference? What are the circumstances that require this evolution? Why does this need to happen? What are the consequences if this transformation does not take place? The...
