2016 has certainly been a unique year for the world. There are a couple of days left in 2016, and it is a great time to take a look back at what it has meant for your company and team members. Here are a few things you should consider when analyzing lessons learned:
There are a number of factors that have affected productivity levels in the construction industry since the 1960s. Skill and resource shortage may be two of the main factors, but you can turn the game around for your company if you choose lean construction as a methodology. Learn more here:
It is very common to find customers for your construction business through word of mouth or by recommendation. Although this is certainly a very powerful way to get leads through the door, construction businesses can spread their eggs in more than one basket if they also implement inbound strategies. Here are a few ways you can start with inbound marketing strategies for your construction business:
It may sound counter-intuitive, but when it comes to clients, "yes" isn't always the answer. Your construction firm should be able to identify projects that will maximize profit and minimize friction. Don't be afraid to say "no" to potential customers. We share a few tips on how to identify great projects and decline projects that will cost you more money and resources in the end.
Safety signs are mandatory for any construction site, but inexperienced customers or passersby may overlook safety warnings. Make sure to follow these simple rules to ensure the safety of all those around your site.
If you want to improve how your company is run, if you want to improve results and the bottom line, you don't have to make radical and expensive changes. You can do all of this by only changing valuable details. Learn more in this article:
If you sometimes feel that delivering a report takes up too much of your time, you are probably right. Optimize processes with automation. Learn more about how you can save time throughout your day in this article.