by Dennis Engelbrecht | May 11, 2022 | Digging Deeper
After all his time working with contractors, Dennis has arrived at the conclusion that collaboration is the #1 skill necessary for success in today's construction world. What does he mean by collaboration, and when must you employ it to maximize your success? Please...
by Dennis Engelbrecht | May 4, 2022 | Digging Deeper
Superintendents, foremen, or however you characterize them in your trade are the ones who make construction projects go. Sure, all construction is a team effort from BD to pre-con to execution and, of course, keeping score. But the rubber meets the road with the...
by Dennis Engelbrecht | Apr 27, 2022 | Digging Deeper
Every contractor is experiencing challenges around recruiting and retaining quality employees. This week in Digging Deeper, Dennis shares an interesting perspective on how to battle both the competition and The Great Resignation. We'd love to hear what is working for...
by Dennis Engelbrecht | Apr 20, 2022 | Digging Deeper
Why is it that some project managers are more successful than others? What do they do differently from those who are merely average? Dennis' short answer: it's all about cultivating habits that make their jobs easier and more efficient. Watch Digging Deeper this week...
by Dennis Engelbrecht | Apr 13, 2022 | Digging Deeper
Backlog may be the best "leading indicator" for a contractor's health. Backlog today, however, isn't quite the same as it was in the old hard dollar bid days; jobs take longer to start and to execute. In other words, you need MORE backlog today to assure your future...
by Dennis Engelbrecht | Apr 6, 2022 | Digging Deeper
Not long ago, Wayne did a blog on the subject of The Great Resignation and presented you with a few action steps for keeping your team intact. Please watch Digging Deeper this week as Dennis takes up the subject and drills down into the three top reasons people leave...
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