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A Construction “Holding” Company
The post-WWII economic boom saw giant corporations dominating the economic landscape. By the late 60’s this corporate expansion was being accomplished by a wave of mergers and acquisitions that resulted in new corp. entities known as “holding companies”. They purchased diverse corporate entities leaving the existing management in place to … Read the rest “A Construction “Holding” Company”
The Schleifer Construction MBA
As we approach the fourth and final quarter of 2026 let’s review together the business management concepts we have been developing throughout the year.
Back in January I called this year’s blog series “The Schleifer Construction MBA”.
I have attempted to illustrate the business management concepts that I believe must … Read the rest “The Schleifer Construction MBA”
Merit Before Kinship
Building Strong Executive Teams in Family-Owned Companies
Family-owned construction companies often possess strengths that larger competitors struggle to replicate: long-term commitment, strong local reputations, quick decision-making, and a deep personal investment in quality. Yet those advantages can be undermined when senior roles are filled primarily because a candidate is related … Read the rest “Merit Before Kinship”
The Company’s Ready
Now that we have organized our thinking, set our goals, communicated them to our entire organization, attached proper incentives, and opened lines of effective communication, we are ready to go to work. It's time to get a job. Let's get out the Dodge Report, find work...
Communication
Imagine a construction company where the left hand always knows what the right hand is doing. Imagine a construction company where everyone is pulling on the same oar. There are no secrets or competition. Imagine a construction company where everyone feels they have...
Incentives
A strategic plan is just a dream unless it is supported by a carefully administered Management by Objective program. An MBO program gives a practical framework for turning strategic priorities into measurable responsibilities, but it is only wishful thinking without...
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