About BOWA
Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BOWA is a leading luxury design-build home remodeling firm serving the greater Washington, D.C. region.
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Footnotes as Strategy: What the Fine Print Is Really Telling You
Most contractors read financial statements from the top down: revenue, gross profit and net income. If those numbers look strong, they move on. That said, if you want to understand the true health of an organization — not just what happened last year — you need to read from the bottom up. You need to read the footnotes.
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2026 CIRT Sentiment Index: First Quarter
The Q1 2026 CIRT Sentiment Index signals renewed momentum across the design and construction sector, with stronger outlooks, growing backlogs and planned hiring.
Read MoreThe AI Infrastructure Shift: What Recent Public Earnings Signal for ITAD Businesses
AI infrastructure is rapidly transforming the ITAD sector into a high-growth, strategic market. Read more to see what recent earnings signal for founders and investors.
Read MoreThe Leadership Gap in Construction: What Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore
Preparing for the next phase of growth starts with one important question: Does your current leadership bench match the company you've built?
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What High Performers Do Differently During Execution - 2026 Project Management Study Part 2
When projects miss profit targets, it’s rarely because teams lack skill. It’s because they lack discipline under pressure. If you want predictable profitability in an increasingly volatile environment, Part 2 of FMI's Project Management Study is a must-read. Discover why some contractors consistently deliver predictable results while others experience execution chaos.
Read MoreAbout Glenn O. Hawbaker
Founded in 1952, GOH is a leading heavy and highway contractor serving both private and public sector customers across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and southern New York.
Read More7 Questions on Energy Transition and Utility Infrastructure: Growth, Investment and What Comes Next
In this issue, we sat down with managing directors Russell Clarke, Andrew Henderson and Dan Shumate to discuss recent trends, challenges and innovations driving the energy transition forward — and how certain companies are positioned to thrive amid this industry transformation.
Read MoreArchitectural Sales Representatives: A Strategic Lever for Building Product Manufacturers
The building product landscape is characterized by an abundance of choices from floors to walls to roofing. Architects are frequently in a position to assess this vast array of products to determine which should form the standard that ultimately drives purchase decisions for each project. This leaves manufacturers with a challenge — finding the person responsible for coordinating these decisions […]
Read MoreOvertime Pay is Not a Bonus
Overtime pay and bonuses are not the same — learn how construction leaders can build competitive compensation strategies for field employees that drive retention, performance, and recruitment.
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