Quick Reads

How to Influence External Factors Impacting Productivity

Even if you can't control external factors that are effecting productivity, there are several best practices for managing and controlling these that can produce long-term gains.

December 07, 2023 By Tyler Paré Operations, Talent Performance

Construction Materials: Clarity Amongst Confusion

Around this time of year, there is normally a clear sense for how full-year performance is going to look for the overall economy. But 2023 is proving to be anything but typical with the shroud of uncertainty existing in today’s economy. Learn how construction materials producers are prevailing despite the current economic climate in our latest market update.

September 05, 2023 By George Reddin and Rob Mineo and Evan Coughlin Investment Banking, M&A, Construction Materials

Achieving Better Project Outcomes Through Autonomy, a Report with Hexagon

Leaders who can implement autonomous solutions to assess risks and improve operations effectiveness will be able to improve productivity, sustainability and profitability. In partnership with Hexagon, our team surveyed technology leaders in commercial general contracting firms about how they’re using autonomous solutions to solve some of construction’s biggest problems.

July 21, 2023 By Jay Bowman and Stahler McKinney Strategy

Growing Through Acquisitions While Retaining a Strong Culture

Often when you grow by acquisitions, culture can be a challenge or worse: not even a focus. Yet, Russ Becker and APi are known for focusing on the culture, values and fit of potential acquisitions from the beginning of the diligence process to ensure long-term success.

June 27, 2023 By Scott Winstead

Private Equity, Artificial Intelligence and the Built Environment

The critical thinking and physical requirements of the construction, maintenance and service sectors means most jobs and businesses will remain insulated from displacement from AI technology, unlike many other industries traditionally appealing to private equity.

June 12, 2023 By Paul Giovannoni Strategy, Private Equity

Getting Construction Project Teams on the Same Page

Learn how an open, transparent and collaborative culture helps owners and construction managers create transformative projects.

June 07, 2023 By Tracey Smith Leadership & Organizational Development

The Power of People: Building a Successful Geographic Expansion Strategy

Listen to Lithko Contracting CEO Rob Strobel talk about his expansion strategy in our latest podcast episode.

June 07, 2023 By Scott Winstead Strategy, Strategic Planning, Go-To-Market

Crafting the Right Ownership Transfer Strategy

Uncover ownership transfer and management succession insights from Mike Lancaster and Drew Hancock of Frank L. Blum Construction in our Built-In podcast episode.

April 11, 2023 By Scott Winstead

Learn to Make Every Job Profitable and Avoid Financial Distress

The new book from Cynthia Cechini Paul and Ken Roper outlines the core financial management insights for construction companies needed to build financial understanding and confidence to thrive in any economy.

March 21, 2023 By Cynthia Paul Strategy, Strategic Planning, Go-To-Market

Alternative Procurement: The Importance of Complete Client Alignment

Alternative procurement success requires putting clients first and then ensuring that you follow through from the beginning to the end of the project.

January 19, 2023 By Brian Moore Heavy Civil

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