Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals to further understand current marketing plans and priorities in the construction industry. For 2014, 86.8% of respondents indicated they plan to increase the...
In the interview June Jewell, the President and CEO of Acuity Business Solutions, shares insight on how AEC firms can increase their success and make more money in 2014. June Jewell is the author of the book “Find the Lost Dollars: 6 Steps to Increa...
Design challenges can often be unclear, complex and dynamic. Challenges like these from clients can be both demanding and an opportunity for growth and innovation. When you’re facing a difficult design challenge and you’re seemingly stymied, here are...
In an effort to keep costs low, more and more businesses are turning to contractors. Capitalising on the increased move toward contracted labour is a more than a matter of simply having the required skills; it is about being equipped with the correct...
The current economic climate is tough on businesses large and small alike, and many are crumbling under the pressure of increased overheads and difficult markets. The good news is that it is possible to turn your business around; it is simply a case...
Greg Neil of Gregory Neil Associates returns to AEC-Business.com to explain how the Enneagram can enable AEC professionals to identify suitable employees. The Enneagram can be the HR manager’s best friend and a blessing to the company’s stakeholders....
Working outdoors for hours each day can take its toll on your mind and body. Construction workers are more susceptible to injuries on a daily basis ranging from dislocated shoulders to burns and abrasions. With this in mind, if you are a roofer, a pa...
Part i: 10 Things to Consider Before Selecting EPM Software SaaS. EPM. What do these acronyms mean, and does a small to mid-size construction team need to know about them? Well, that depends on your company’s profile. Quite simply put, software-as-a-...
A recent research piece from Randstad CPE has found that London has risen past the economic bubble and the 2007 financial crash to become once again one of the leading economic centres in the world. The boom from 1997 to 2006 saw a significant increa...
What is a simple way to reduce payroll costs, minimize compliance risks, and increase billing? The answer: track work hours accurately and make time management easy. That’s exactly what ClockShark has promised to do. They turn employees’ smartphones...
