Understanding the Fundamental Risks of Mergers and Acquisitions
Every industry sector is experiencing brisk merger and acquisition activity in 2015 — from pharma and food to technology and construction. Like companies across all industries, construction firms are...
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Hire or Acquire?
Adding some rigor to the decision of whether to hire versus acquire employees. There are a number of reasons why buyers acquire companies. Buyers often use acquisitions to expand and diversify into new...
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Five Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Your Company
How to successfully transition ownership while managing risk in the process As the famous generation of baby boomers reaches retirement age, much has been made about the tremendous wealth transfer of...
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A Blueprint for Risk Management in Construction
Nine elements that should be included in every construction firm’s formal risk management strategy Construction is all about managing risk. Whether the concern is employee safety, contract terms,...
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Time to Drain the Pool
Re-inventing your bonus pool structure: a new model The economy has improved and you have two job offers. If these were your choices, how would you rather work? The Old Way: 100% Discretionary “Trust...
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Why Large Contractors Fail – A Fresh Perspective
During the past few decades, there have been dozens of large contractors that, after many years of growth and apparent prosperity, experienced notable financial disasters, resulting in bankruptcy or a...
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History Repeats Itself: A New Wave of International Interest in the U.S....
Mirroring the 1970s, when large international firms first targeted acquisitions to enter the U.S. construction market in a significant way, new international players are emerging alongside traditional...
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The Battle for Control: Whose Box Will Run Your Building?
A look at the rapidly evolving landscape following the growing demand for intelligent, interconnected commercial and residential buildings. Memorable Quotes From The Video: “Understanding how the...
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Finding the Right Leader: How to Disrupt Your Leader Selection Process
How to break out of the traditional leader selection mentality and utilize a more strategic approach to building future bench strength. Memorable Quotes From The Video: “FMI estimates that...
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Innovation and Transformation: Paving the Way to Tomorrow
Advances in technology and innovation in the engineering and construction industry have been historically slow to catch on. Memorable Quotes From The Video: “We’re seeing the rapid adoption of...
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