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Commentary – How to find “Meaning” in your work and why some never do
I don’t really know what this young man’s experience has been, but I know mine, and finding “meaning” in my work has been easy. I love the construction industry and think it is a…
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Effective supplier relationship management
Owner’s who demand the highest standards of care and want to attract the best Suppliers are best served by more balanced contracts
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Higher price & cost volatility; mitigating the cost effects of the current inflationary environment.
Material volatility coupled with ever increasing labor costs, have made navigating the current market extremely difficult.
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Industry Watch – Payment Terms – Why Extended Payment Terms Could be Bad for Your Company and How They Hurt the Construction Industry.
Extending payment terms is not without consequence and we must be informed on these risks in order to make a sound decision.
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Best Practices – The Post-COVID Office – How organizations are managing return to work
The following content was originally published July 2021 on IBM’s Category Newsletter. The Post-COVID Office – Our New Normal By Olivia L’Heureux Category Manager – Facilities With light at the end of the quarantine,…
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Market Watch – How Procurement Can Become a Strategic Partner and Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions
As we continue our recovery from the impacts of the pandemic, inflation rates across the globe are on the rise.
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Happy New Year – Blog Update and Plans for 2022
I wanted to take a moment to share an update and a little about my blogging plans for this year.
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Commentary – The Master Builder – How The Role of Architects has Evolved and Where You Can Find the Modern Version of the Master Builder
The roots of the architect can be traced back to the times of the Ancient Greeks. The term architect, or arkhitekton in Greek, was the title given to the master builder who would oversee…
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Industry Watch – Request For Information – How One Contractor Revealed His Unscrupulous Nature And How You Can Guard Against Similar Behaviors.
Recently, I was on a webinar hosted by the American Institute of Architects. The discussion topic was about how to improve relationships between Architects and Contractors. I expected a lively discussion about scope…
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I love reading and writing about the construction industry. I am constantly on the look out for the latest trends and changes in the industry and I enjoy sharing this with you. I hope you find value in this content, if you do, please like, share and subscribe so you can receive the latest updates.
