During my travels, jobsite tours, consultations, and interviews with contractors and subcontractors I am amazed at the flippant attitude many have about Safety. To many mid size and smaller operations Safety is viewed as a pain. Their attitude is that it cost money, it takes up billable time and shows no measurable results. It requires
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Last week, a Construction Connection member shared with me how difficult the year 2011 was and how he was hopeful that 2012 would be so much better. I inquired why 2011 was so difficult for him, expecting to hear something to do with money or the economy. Instead, I heard pain of loss as he
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By Jim Symcox Recently, while I was conducting a Strategy Session with a potential coaching client I was asked the following question. “What personality traits or characteristics have you found to be the most difficult to coach”? After reflecting on the question for several minutes I responded with this answer, “Apathy, people who are indifferent
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By James P. Ginopoulos (Gino) Today or every day for that matter…… Networking is both art and skill very similar to so many proficiencies we are required to have in our business. Yet most do not really understand it, nor do we utilize it properly. Networking is not…. Show me your contact list and I will
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Dear Construction Connection Newsletter Subscribers: The second month of the first quarter has arrived. The Love month! We share with you in this month’s newsletter a poem in appreciation of all contractors. In an article by Jim Symcox, you will learn about hope, why you need it, and how to find it. James Ginopoulos shares
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When visiting with companies about their hiring practices, the common comment we hear is, “I just hate checking references.” “It takes time, how can I be sure it is the truth, it only brings up more questions, etc., etc.” These are all excuses not to consult references and previous employers or not to perform background
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Many of you are going to suggest that the ideas expressed in this article are elementary or even stupid. I’m okay with that, but if everyone is doing everything right, then why do we encounter so many adversarial relationships, lawsuits, wasted time, manpower, and money trying to complete building projects and get paid? Construction is
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As your business grows it becomes increasingly more important to have available a trusted team of financial and legal advisors. Including an experienced construction lawyer on your team can go a long way to help keep your projects out of trouble and thus help ensure that your business remains healthy and profitable. Claims and disputes
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by David Arch, Gulfstream Insurance Group What are you really purchasing when you buy an insurance policy or a surety bond? Can you see it? Touch it? Hold it in your hand? Sure, you can pull your policy off the shelf or out of your files, but that’s just a stack of papers. What you
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It’s 2012! A new calendar year is underway. At Construction Connection, we are already working to make new connections with industry experts, emerging companies, information on new products and services to help you, the construction industry professional. In this month’s newsletter, the theme is designed to assist you with tips on how to check references
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