Adopting Technology to Gain an Edge
WWW.ASAONLINE.COM OCTOBER 2019 The U.S. Construction Industry: Looking Ahead at 2020 by Todd A. Feuerman, Director, Ellin & Tucker Attracting the Next Generation to the Trades by Jenny Harris Women Are Up to Bat in Construction and It’s Paying Off by Stacey Holsinger, […]
Implementing Effective Preventative Maintenance Programs
Implementing Effective Preventative Maintenance Programs (CFMA Talking Heavy Nov 2019) By Michael McLin It’s no mystery that a properly maintained piece of equipment will be more reliable and will last longer than those that are run to failure. It is a mystery however why so many equipment-intensive contractors struggle to implement an effective preventative maintenance […]
Employee Engagement in Unprecedented Times—
Employee Engagement in Unprecedented Times— Key Concepts to Consider by Stephane McShane, Director, Maxim Consulting Group The COVID-19 virus has changed much of what we knew as familiar in our work lives. Many are working remote, causing a change in environment and, perhaps, a shift in how they view work. Being home, interacting with family, […]
Mitigating the Impact of Tariffs &Rising Material Costs
BY WALEAD ATIYEH Mitigating the Impact of Tariffs & Rising Material Costs In the period leading up to the March 2018 imposition of tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminum (10%), with exemptions for Canada and Mexico,1 many predicted that materials such as rebar, steel pipe, tubing, and mill products would go up in price. Indeed, […]
The Power of Peer Groups
https://www.constructormagazine.com/the-power-of-peer-groups/ The Power of Peer Groups BY SHERRI PINGEL ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR MAXIM CONSULTING GROUP AN AGC OF COLORADO BUILD CHAPTER MEMBER The demands of the construction industry continue to increase. Projects are more complex, delivery methods continue to evolve, schedules are increasingly tighter, and pressure on margins continue. Success in this environment requires a plan […]
Managing Cash FlowAmid COVID-19
BY MICHAEL McLIN Managing Cash Flow Amid COVID-19 Companies across the U.S. have felt the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in devastating ways. Many companies in some industries have come to a complete and total shutdown, displacing more than 40 million Americans from their jobs since March 2020.1 One in four Americans have filed […]
Shifting the Business Model to Ensure Future Success —The Needs of the Next Generation
Shifting the Business Model to Ensure Future Success — The Needs of the Next Generation by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group Only a small percentage of construction firms have put a strategic focus on modifying their business practices to meet the needs of the next generation of construction. This should be a critical focus for […]
Shifting the Employee Development Model – Transparencyand Collaboration Creates Success
Shifting the Employee Development Model – Transparency and Collaboration Creates Success by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group The importance of attracting, retaining, and developing employees in the construction industry has hit an all time high. Keeping our valued staff employed within our organizations can be one of the most effective ways to influence both culture […]
Survival Strategies Amid COVID‑19
Survival Strategies Amid COVID‑19 by Michael McLin, Maxim Consulting Group Introduction The COVID‑19 pandemic has had far reaching impacts on the U.S. economy. Companies in once successful industries across the United States have felt the immediate impact of the current pandemic in the most devastating ways. Since March 2020, many companies have come to a […]
4 Key Trends in 2021 To Maximize Profits
4 Key Trends in 2021 To Maximize Profits (CFMA – Building Profits Nov/Dec 2020) BY DAN DOYON The past year has been a challenging one for the construction industry. Designated as an essential operation in most areas across the country, contractors have largely remained working throughout the pandemic. For these companies, the added costs and […]
