Featured Insights

Practical Perspectives for Building Better Builders

The construction industry is constantly evolving, creating new opportunities and new challenges for contractors striving to improve performance, develop leaders, and strengthen their organizations.

Maxim´s Featured Insights provide practical guidance, industry research, and proven strategies drawn from decades of experience working alongside construction companies throughout North America.

Training as a Strategic Investment in People and Performance

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Aug 2026)

You Cannot Choose a Career You Have Never Seen

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass July 2026)

Contract Risk: Four Things You Can Do to Mitigate It

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass May 2026)

Rethinking MEP: Prefab, Pipelines, and a Better Deal for Women in the Trades

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Mar/Apr 2026)

Is Your Procurement Strategy Ready for the Next Supply Chain Shock?

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Jan 2026)

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Master Your Cash Flow Lifeline: A Consultant's Guide to Booming in Construction Contracting

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Dec 2025)

Construction Finance & Accounting Trends to Watch

(CFMA - Building Profits May/June 2025)

Rebuilding the Blueprint: Disaster Recovery Strategies

(CFMA - Building Profits March/April 2025)

Navigating the Construction Landscape: A Comprehensive 2025 Outlook

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Dec 2024)

Peer to Peer

(ABC - Construction Executive Nov 2024)

The AI Revolution in Construction: Building with Increased Profit

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Sep 2024)

Empowering Next Generation Leaders in Construction

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Sep 2024)

AI Construction Safety in a Changing World: Adapt and Innovate

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass June 2024)

Current Applications of AI in Construction

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass May 2024)

Revolutionizing Construction: The Role of AI

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Jan 2024)

Aligning for Success: Linking People and Strategy for Seamless Implementation

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Dec 2023)

Current Impacts on Productivity in the Construction Industry and Strategies to Combat Them

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Nov 2024)

Using BATNA to Supercharge More Profitable Negotiations

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Oct 2023)

Building the Future: Emerging Future Trends and Impact Areas in Construction

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Jun 2023)

Streamlining Processes for Cost Savings and Chargeback Allocation Strategies

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass May 2023)

Aligning for Success: Linking People and Strategy for Seamless Implementation

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Dec 2023)

Networking for Success

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Nov 2022)

Intentional Training - A Strategic Initiative

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Aug 2022)

Key Performance Indicators

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass May 2022)

BATNA: Your Secret Weapon in Negotiations

(CFMA - Building Profits Jan/Feb 2022)

Navigating the Challenges of OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 Mandate

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Jan 2022)

The Executive Order Impact on COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

(ELECTRI - Research Report)

Mergers & Acquisitions: Integrating Targets to Accelerate Profit

(CFMA - Building Profits Nov/Dec 2021)

Mergers & Acquisitions: Identifying Strategic Acquisition Targets

(CFMA - Building Profits Sep/Oct 2021)

Mergers & Acquisitions: Reasons, Risks & Rewards

(CFMA - Building Profits Jul/Aug 2021)

Maximizing a CFO's Contribution to Organizational Value

(CFMA - Building Profits May/Jun 2021)

Successfully Managing Remote Workforces

(CFMA - Building Profits Jan/Feb 2021)

The Executive’s Role in Business Development

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Jan 2021)

4 Key Trends in 2021 To Maximize Profits

(CFMA - Building Profits Nov/Dec 2020)

Survival Strategies Amid COVID‑19

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Nov 2020)

Shifting the Employee Development Model - Transparency and Collaboration Creates Success

(ASA Contractor's Compass Oct 2020)

Shifting the Business Model to Ensure Future Success - The Needs of the Next Generation

(ASA Contractor's Compass Sep 2020)

Managing Cash Flow Amid COVID

(CFMA Building Profits Jul/Aug 2020)

Employee Engagement in Unprecedented Times

(ASA Contractor's Compass May 2020)

The Power of Peer Groups

(AGC Constructor Magazine e-Newsletter Apr 2020)

Mitigating the Impact of Tariffs & Rising Material Costs

(CFMA Building Profits Jan/Feb 2020)

Implementing Effective Preventative Maintenance Programs

(CFMA Talking Heavy Nov 2019)

Adopting Technology to Gain an Edge

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Oct 2019)

Data Mining - Looking Back to Accelerate Moving Forward

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Aug 2019)

Equipment Acquisition & Disposal Strategies

(CFMA Talking Heavy Aug 2019)

Teamwork and Technology - The Business Strategies Case Study

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Jun 2019)

Employee Retention: From Recruitment to Retirement

(CFMA Building Profits May/Jun 2019)

Pricing Risk in (and Out of) Construction Projects

(ABC Construction Executive May 2019)

The Impact of Culture on Growing Construction Operations

(CFMA Building Profits Mar/Apr 2019)

Growth Through Lean Transformation

(AGC Constructor Magazine Jan/Feb 2019)

Three Ways Technology is Changing How We Look at a Construction Site

(ABC Construction Executive Jan/Feb 2019)

Value Stream Mapping - Base Camp for Process Improvement

(ABC RM Merit Builder Winter 2018)

Take Leadership Skills to the Next Level

(Construction Executive This Week Dec 2018)

Improving Jobsite Productivity

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Nov 2018)

Utilizing Standardized Work to Improve Safety

(ABC RM Merit Builder Fall 2018)

How to Implement an Ownership Transition without Disrupting Your Organization

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Sep 2018)

Communication Reform

(Partners in Progress May 2018)

Shaping the Future of the Construction Industry with Technology

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Apr 2018)

Six Options for Succession and Exit Planning

(ABC Construction Executive Mar 2018)

Management Succession Planning

(ABC RM Merit Builder Winter 2017)

Transform Your Organization for the Future

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Dec 2017)

Professional Development

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Sep 2017)

The Roadmap for Business Development - A Structured Approach

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Aug 2017)

Improving Your Cash Flow

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Jul 2017)

Recognizing Potential Change Orders

(ASA The Contractor's Compass May 2017)

Leadership Development

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Oct 2016)

Ethics in the Construction Industry

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Sep 2016)

The Importance of Connecting with Tomorrow's Workforce

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Jul 2016)

Communication that Counts

(CFMA Building Profits May/June 2016)

The Pieper Houston Story: Defining the Company's Legacy

(ASA The Contractor's Compass April 2016)

Building for the Future - Addressing Construction Industry Workforce Issues

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Dec 2015)

Using Technology to Drive Contractor Success

(CFMA Building Profits Nov/Dec 2015)

Ethics of Field Leaders

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Oct 2015)

Recruitment & Retention

(CFMA Building Profits May/Jun 2015)

Billings & Collections

(CFMA Building Profits Mar/Apr 2015)

Prefabrication & Design Standards

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Feb 2015)

'Double-Handling' Can Be a Good Thing

(Electrical Contractor Dec 2014)

Executive's Role in Business Development

(ABC Construction Executive Nov 2014)

Technology as a System of Engagement

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Sep 2014)

Improve Project-Level Cash Flow with Training & Education

(CFMA Building Profits Jul/Aug 2014)

Cash Flow

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Jul 2014)

Invest in Standardization; Maximize Productivity

(ABC Construction Executive Jun 2014)

Cracking the WIP

(ASA The Contractor's Compass Mar 2014)

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Improving Cash Flow and Inequitable Payment Practices

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Driving Organizational Performance and Innovation through Peer Groups

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Kyle Gross, P.E

Vice President Gross Electric Inc.

4.2

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Sara Gambrell

Director of Education & Developnent MCA of Metro Washington

4.2

“The Maxim Peer Group has been transformational for our company. The opportunity to compare financial metrics, exchange best practices with other contractors, and learn from experienced industry leaders has helped us improve our business in meaningful ways. The peer group was also instrumental in our EOS journey, helping us create a more accountable, disciplined, and aligned organization. I would highly recommend the experience to any contractor committed to continuous improvement..”

Pat Tolin

CEO, The MCP Group

4.2

“Maxim Consulting has been instrumental in helping us navigate the transition of leadership from one generation to the next. They have strengthened our processes and procedures while guiding us through many challenging interpersonal issues that naturally arose during this transition. As a result, our team's communication, confidence, and trust have all improved. Their expertise, objectivity, and support have been invaluable. Without Maxim Consulting, this transition likely would not have been possible.”

Duncan Halligan

Business Operations Manager Halligan Electric, Inc.

4.2

“Maxim Consulting helped Corstone turn strategic planning into a practical, actionable process. Michael and his team did an excellent job facilitating candid discussions, keeping our leadership team focused, and helping us align around the priorities that mattered most. We came out of the process with greater clarity, stronger alignment, and a clear path forward. Maxim is a recognized leader in the construction industry, which allows them to approach strategic planning from a position of real-world understanding, proven experience, and deep industry expertise.”

Mark Tapert

CEO/Owner Corstone Contractors

4.2

“Maxim Consulting provides impactful Peer Groups that bring a perfect mix of best practice consulting, benchmark analysis, and peer-to-peer bonding. Participating in a Maxim Peer Group has truly helped to shape not just our business operations, but also our development as leaders within the company.”

Joey Aragon

President & COO, Aragon Construction

4.2

“While Working with Maxim Consulting Group, LLC we have learned many new insights not only about ourselves as leaders, but about our company and its culture. Their market/industry knowledge is extensive and their ability to help you see obstacles to growth is top level..”

Kurt Kistler

Vice President, Kistler Co.

4.2

"Being a member of our Maxim peer group has been positively transformative for our company, our leadership team and our ownership group. They strike a great balance between consulting our business, coaching our leadership and mentoring us through the highs and lows of a cyclical business with their industry-wide knowledge. Our group facilitator has cultivated a group culture that challenges us to strive for better results and act as an informal board of advisors who care personally for our success. My only regret is not joining a Maxim peer group earlier."

Matt Aragon

CEO, Aragon Construction

4.2

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