by Simplar | Apr 2, 2026 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Contracting Methods, Financial Management and Risk, Financial Management and Risk, Organization Transformation, Risk Management, Risk Management
I have been haranguing the industry for years about what is wrong with the contracting business model. Many of you agree with my discomfort but ask, “How do we change the long-held structure of the standard construction financial transaction?” Let’s...
by Simplar | Jan 18, 2024 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Contracting Methods, Weekly Construction Message
In the dance between customer and branding or reputation, current business marketing theory breaks down the experience into three stages – before, during, and after – purchase. Research shows the advantages of considering the customer journey more...
by Simplar | Nov 11, 2021 | Contracting Methods, Contracting Methods, Leadership, Leadership, Leadership, Leadership, Weekly Construction Message
Unstable Market Factors #1 INFLATION Schleifer’s Laws of Market Dynamics Contractors Thrive During Stable Markets There is No Such Thing as a Stable Construction Market Only Profitable Growth is Good Inflation Murders Contractor Profitability Construction is the...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Contracting Methods, Contracting Methods
Customer Anti-Relations In construction, the customer is often seen as an adversary. Contractors have a contentious relationship with owners, architects, and designers and most owners see contractors as potentially problematic vendors that bear watching. This...
