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The Gambler
Jul 7, 2022 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Partnering, Planning, PM, Procurement, Weekly Construction Message
The Gambler
Dr Thomas C Schleifer
Why do so many construction companies fail without anyone realizing they were about to go under? When I ran the largest surety consultancy in the country that completed projects for bonding companies after construction firms had suddenly failed, I was amazed to discover that … Read the rest “The Gambler”
“It’s Not My Job”
Jun 30, 2022 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Labor & Labor Issues, Labor & Labor Issues, Labor & Labor Issues, Weekly Construction Message
“It’s Not My Job”
Dr Thomas C Schleifer
The legendary comedian Freddy Prinze began every episode of Chico and the Man with his iconic – “It’s not my job.” He, of course, was making fun of the stereotypical employee whose first impulse is to pass the buck. Lately, during discussions … Read the rest ““It’s Not My Job””
Employee Engagement
Jun 23, 2022 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Weekly Construction Message
Employee Engagement
Dr Thomas C Schleifer
Contractors are now recognizing the shortage of skilled labor as their biggest problem. Inflation and supply problems, most believe, are temporary and can be overcome. Not being able to put together a full crew, however, will inhibit growth and profitability for some time to … Read the rest “Employee Engagement”
Patience
Jun 16, 2022 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Weekly Construction Message
Patience
World economic markets are now DISORDERLY.
In Econ 101 we learn that constraints on supply without attendant constraints on demand lead to inflation. In addition, we learn that in modern complex economies, government monetary policy (the printing of money) can disrupt the balance of this fundamental economic equation … Read the rest “Patience”
Recession Potential
Jun 10, 2022 | Business of Construction, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Weekly Construction Message
Recession Potential
Dr Thomas C Schleifer
Everyone agrees that the COVID-19 world-wide economic shutdown, interrupted supply chains, Russia’s barbaric invasion of the Ukraine, fuel shortages, and persistent rampant inflation all add up to, at the very least, economic uncertainty. However, no one wants to use the “R” word. The word … Read the rest “Recession Potential”
Economic Schizophrenia
May 26, 2022 | Business, Strategic & Project Planning, Facility Management, Financial Management and Risk, Financial Management and Risk, Weekly Construction Message
Economic Schizophrenia
Dr Thomas C Schleifer
Surging inflation, global energy supply shortages, Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, and Chinese pandemic-related disruptions to economic activity have brewed the perfect storm of economic instability. The excessive pandemic fiscal stimulus and ensuing inflation surge have added to the imbalance of supply and demand … Read the rest “Economic Schizophrenia ”
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