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The Dangers of a Toxic Culture

Construction Business Owner

Before becoming Harley Davidson, William Harley offered a supervisor a new idea. He continued his innovative project outside of his workplace, where the iconic brand was born. Whether toxic or healthy, culture is the driver of innovation, employee satisfaction and profitability. How did Harley react?

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The Transforming Construction Technology Ecosystem, Innovative Viewpoint Clients Among Key Highlights of Day 3 of Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The changing construction technology landscape and our clients’ innovative uses of technology were in the spotlight for Day Three of Collaborate 2018. These companies demonstrated innovative, forward-thinking approaches to technology, using Viewpoint solutions to solve important business challenges. Speed is critical.

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Milwaukee, WI Selected As Global Hub For New Energy Innovation Center

Business Facilities

Scott Walker, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and others to unveil plans for the new Energy Innovation Center (EIC), a facility that will accelerate the development of innovative technology in the energy, power and control industry. This is an opportunity to harness that innovation all in one place.”

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Commercial Construction Trends: Three Headlines That Won’t Die In 2019

HardHatChat

The good news for subcontractors is the labor shortage means higher profitability, because they are working at-capacity and able to charge a premium for their services. Technology is second nature for them, and they are increasingly taking on decision-making roles in evaluating which innovations to implement.

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The better idea: We don’t need to make marketing so hard

Construction Marketing Ideas

In marketing allow for some innovation, surprise and experimentation. Here, I’m discovering some new ideas at the 3-d printed house project in Amsterdam. You have to know something about it, but it isn’t your core business interest (though finding and retaining profitable clients of course is a core business function.).

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Expert Secrets to Winning Projects: Overheard in the Big Room

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Today’s contractors need to be strategic about winning new work to keep their businesses growing and profitable. Here are some ideas from professionals working in the industry today. . Diversity can improve innovation and give you new perspectives that help you resolve problems faster. . But that’s easier said than done.

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Introducing Our New CEO: Leading the Way in Safety Services with a Passion for Customer Satisfaction

Safety Services Company

Building a Culture of Innovation SSC is committed to fostering a culture of innovation. By encouraging open communication, collaboration, and the sharing of ideas, our company becomes a hub for creativity and forward-thinking in the contractor compliance and safety management industry — an industry that we started 20+ years ago.

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