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Project managers and superintendents both play vitally important roles on construction projects. But it’s no secret that the humans in these roles sometimes butt heads. Robert Muir...

The heart wants what the heart wants. And in Patty Vitale’s case, as a woman in her early 50s, it wanted a job in construction, one that would challenge her, prove her worth to her...

For girls who never would have thought they could pursue a skilled trade, one annual summer camp has a message: Yes, you can — and maybe you should. GIRLS CAN Construction Camp...

Picture this: Your company is growing! Business is booming, and you find yourself in need of a new estimator. You know how competitive the construction market is, and you want to...

Hiring good subcontractors isn’t just a matter of the success or failure of one project. Your company’s overall success and reputation are based in part on their performance. Si...

Many great leaders are change agents, skilled in managing and directing change. And much is changing in the construction industry, from the makeup of its workers to the technology...

Wrapping up a project can seem like an uphill sprint at the end of a marathon. Between punch lists and paperwork, there’s always more to do than you expect, just when you’re ready...

With a huge number of men retiring out of the construction workforce, some of their positions are going to be filled by non-traditional construction workers. “The diversity is...

Studies show that having a high level of emotional intelligence can help you be a better manager. Effective managers possess more than just smarts. Think of someone you consider to...

Construction managers require a specific set of skills and even personality traits, including confidence. However, to be a better, more inspiring leader — and develop workers who...