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Make Friends with Trends
Make Friends with Trends
Thomas C Schleifer, Ph.D.
We have been discussing managing construction companies profitably under post-pandemic disruptive market conditions. Studying what we labeled ādisruptionsā (run-away cost inflation, impending recession, supply chain interruptions, and a chronic shortage of skilled labor) we determined that some of these ādisruptionsā (like the … Read the rest “Make Friends with Trends”
Innovation
Innovation
Thomas C Schleifer, Ph.D.
The construction industry has changed at its core. Most of the labor force that delivered construction services to the nation has retired and taken their unique level of expertise, productivity, and efficiency with them. Those of us left behind are charged with recreating our industry. … Read the rest “Innovation”
Game Changer
Game Changer
Thomas C Schleifer, Ph.D.
When Brady left the Patriots, that was a game changer. When Mahomes went to the Chiefs, that was a game changer. When the baby boomers retired from construction, that was a game changer. Letās face it. The baby boomers built modern America and the … Read the rest “Game Changer”
Adapting To Trends
Adapting To Trends
Thomas C Schleifer, Ph.D.
If youāve been with us since the first of the year, we have been discussing managing risk under the disrupted market conditions of 2023. The risk factors of inflation, recession, labor scarcity, and supply chain snags have combined to disrupt normal market conditions … Read the rest “Adapting To Trends”
Navigating Trends
Navigating Trends
Thomas C Schleifer, Ph.D.
I love this quote from a contractor who offered feedback on last weekās blog. āIf we canāt do anything about trends, what are we supposed to do?ā You have to love that. It reeks of the frustration that we contractors feel when we are … Read the rest “Navigating Trends”
Climate Change (in construction)
Climate Change (in construction)
Thomas C Schleifer, Ph.D.
Contractors are dealing with a perennial shortage of skilled construction labor in the same way we are dealing with climate change – āWhat can I do about climate change? Nothing that I can think of. Thatās Mother Natureās business. What can … Read the rest “Climate Change (in construction)”
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