• Professional Characteristics of Exemplary Women in Construction

    During the first week in March, many in the construction industry celebrate “Women in Construction Week,” an observance dating back to 1960.   The Number of Women in Construction is Growing According to a recent article from FIXR, with […]

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  • Drafting Your Quarterback 

    Navigating Challenges: The Quarterback Role in Construction Project Management Our lives are perpetually changing. Recently, I recalled that during my father’s illness several years ago, my whole family had new restrictions upon us, and after his passing in April […]

    4 weeks ago, by
  • Be Careful What You Ask For

    The Importance of Feedback in Construction Management If you have a child in daycare, then you most likely get a daily care report from the provider recapping the day, including mealtime, naptime, and even potty time. You may even […]

    1 month ago, by
  • A Perfect Landing

    Navigating Employment Instability in Construction Management Sitting in the backyard this morning, wondering how the weather would turn out, I watched the clouds quickly moving past; the wind was in constant action. One lone bird was in the sky, […]

    1 month ago, by
  • Culture vs Compensation

    One of our clients suggested the topic of culture vs. compensation. Their company has been in business for over forty years. Many of their employees have remained employed with them for a decade or more. They kept the majority […]

    2 months ago, by
  • Time Served or Time Well Spent?

    Assessing Value in Construction Beyond Years of Experience Quite often, we have candidates who have worked in the construction industry emphasize their qualifications and value by stating how many years they have worked in the industry. We often hear […]

    2 months ago, by
  • If It Is Broken or Damaged, You Need a Plan to Fix It

    Challenges in the Construction Industry: From Workplace to Home This year, although off to an excellent start overall, has weighed heavily on my heart. More than ever, I am speaking with people starting over in their personal lives because […]

    2 months ago, by
  • Project Delays and Your Career

    Navigating Project Delays in Construction Management This quarter, we interviewed a candidate who is in the prime of his career but is currently assigned to a project that is severely delayed because of design and financial challenges. He shared […]

    2 months ago, by
  • The Simple Goals That Change Your Career

    The turn of the calendar most likely formally or informally prompted thoughts of the year ahead. If you had an amazing year last year, then the thoughts might be how to continue to bask in the good fortune or […]

    3 months ago, by
  • Reaching the Stars

    Strategies for Vision Crafting in Construction Management Over the holidays, we visited the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral. It was a surprise trip for my husband that we both thoroughly enjoyed. The attractions added since my last visit […]

    3 months ago, by
  • What Will Be Different Next Year?

    The Importance of Project Manager Development in Construction Since the launch of my first book in February of this year, called Happily Married to Your Employer, available through Amazon Prime, I have communicated not only with my daily consults […]

    3 months ago, by
  • Cash Flow and Relationships

    Understanding Cash Flow in Construction Management One of my advisors recently asked, “Which clients do you need to break up with?” My immediate answer was none of them; we are happy to help all of them and appreciate their […]

    4 months ago, by
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