Business Management

Your Checklist for Succession Planning Success

ccapoccia — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:49:00 +0000

Your Checklist for Succession Planning Success ccapoccia Tue, 11/19/2024 - 08:49

Marcum recently published the 2024 edition of its annual construction industry survey. Every year, industry leaders respond to questions on everything from the top issues keeping them up at night to emergent trends. Marcum then collates, analyzes and distributes the results, shedding light on the thought processes of industry leaders.

Managing Cash Flow During the Slow Season

ccapoccia — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:09:57 +0000

Managing Cash Flow During the Slow Season ccapoccia Fri, 11/15/2024 - 08:09

The very mention of fluctuating cash flow can cause anxiety for construction company owners. Without sufficient planning for a slow season, even seasoned businesses may find themselves in a cash crisis from time to time. While weather can be an obvious culprit for midsized general contractors — particularly those in nonresidential construction such as commercial, road and highway, or heavy construction — a slow season can also be related to factors such as project life cycles, regional labor shortages, or a poorly quoted or scoped job.

New Coach, New Day

ccapoccia — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:27:43 +0000

New Coach, New Day ccapoccia Tue, 11/05/2024 - 08:27

in many privately held construction organizations, the tenure of the leadership/ownership team is usually positioned for a long In many privately held construction businesses, leadership is poised for a long reign. When that leader or group retires or exits the business, there may be growing pains experienced on both side of the house.

Start Your Annual Sales Planning for Next Year’s Sales Success

ccapoccia — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:21:01 +0000

Start Your Annual Sales Planning for Next Year’s Sales Success ccapoccia Mon, 10/21/2024 - 08:21

For construction organizations, end-of-year planning is a crucial time. It’s a time when leadership, operations, sales and marketing can come together to plan for next year’s sales success.

This article outlines what a good plan looks like and offers key steps to develop and implement the plan.

Break Glass in Case of Emergency

ccapoccia — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:43:23 +0000

Break Glass in Case of Emergency ccapoccia Mon, 10/14/2024 - 07:43

Worst-case scenarios have to be considered and anticipated. How many organizations have contingency plans that are articulated, strategized and implemented effectively and efficiently? Gregg M. Schoppman explains how and why to prepare your business for emergencies.

Refocus on the Right Measures of Productivity & Success

ccapoccia — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:08:23 +0000

Refocus on the Right Measures of Productivity & Success ccapoccia Mon, 09/16/2024 - 08:08

It feels good when your team knocks it out of the park on a huge project. But how often are you celebrating the incremental gains in your organization? Learn how to recognize and support those smaller wins in your company.

Mastering Construction Contracts

ccapoccia — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:21:35 +0000

Mastering Construction Contracts ccapoccia Thu, 09/12/2024 - 08:21

Learn how to draft strong construction contracts with five key components that ensure commitment, communication, and collaboration for successful project outcomes.

Accountability: An Easy Word to Say, but a Hard Word to Practice

ccapoccia — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:52:44 +0000

Accountability: An Easy Word to Say, but a Hard Word to Practice ccapoccia Thu, 08/01/2024 - 13:52

If you ask any associate in any construction organization the top two areas of improvement, the first would probably be communication. Feeling in on things, knowing the direction of the firm, knowing the score of the game, “drive-by” communication and lack of time are all common factors that have led to the conclusion that communication appears to a weakness.

Quantum Physics & Other Light Construction Thinking

ccapoccia — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:44:09 +0000

Quantum Physics & Other Light Construction Thinking ccapoccia Mon, 07/22/2024 - 05:44

Gregg M. Schoppman relays how quantum theories are similar to common construction issues.

Can a Prefabrication Strategy Differentiate Your Business?

ccapoccia — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:24:50 +0000

Can a Prefabrication Strategy Differentiate Your Business? ccapoccia Mon, 07/08/2024 - 07:24

How and why you should adopt a prefabrication strategy for your business. The first step is educating your workforce and bringing them on board.