Yvonne Root
Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Office and the Field
Have you ever thought that the employees in your construction company have different or conflicting goals? Do you ever feel the left hand...
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Yvonne Root
Nov 64 min read
Your Vision for Your Construction Business
Vision in The Construction Business – The Common Bond Historically, construction projects have served many purposes, including providing...
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Yvonne Root
Oct 236 min read
Leverage Microlearning
Training Construction Employees – Part 5 This five-part series began with an overview of Training Construction Employees. The next...
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Yvonne Root
Oct 166 min read
Instill Power Skills
Training Construction Employees – Part 4 So far, in this five-part series on Training Construction Employees we’ve covered: Stepping up...
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Yvonne Root
Oct 96 min read
Provide Foundational In-House Training
Training Construction Employees – Part 3 In the introduction to this five-part series concerning Training Construction Employees , we...
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Yvonne Root
Sep 253 min read
Training Construction Employees – Part 1
Have you wondered how to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive in the construction industry when your employees are often less...
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Yvonne Root
Sep 187 min read
Two Keys for Getting Employee Engagement - part two
The first part of this two-part series focused on getting employee engagement through telling your engaging story . The second key to...
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Yvonne Root
Sep 115 min read
Two Keys for Getting Employee Engagement - part one
Getting construction employees (in the field or the office) engaged in your business may seem difficult. It feels as if there is a gap...
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Yvonne Root
Aug 283 min read
The Power of Saying “I Don’t Know” in Construction
When, as a construction contractor, you think you’re expected to know something you don’t, you may react by trying to cover up your lack...
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Yvonne Root
Aug 155 min read
Communication and Documentation in Construction
Communication and documentation are crucial in the construction industry. Multiple individuals and organizations are involved, and the...
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Yvonne Root
Aug 13 min read
Two Sides of the Accounting Coin for Construction Contractors
There are two sides to the accounting coin used by profitable construction contractors: Past and Future. Accounting for the Past...
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Yvonne Root
Jul 246 min read
I Got the Bid and Other Contractor Horror Stories
Have you ever “gone for it” only to discover that you hadn’t really prepared to take care of it? Have you ever thought, “This will get...
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Yvonne Root
Jul 103 min read
Digitizing Your Construction Business
Wouldn’t you know it? Digitizing your construction business requires investment. Your company must invest cash to acquire the current...
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Yvonne Root
Jun 263 min read
Numbers – the Most Useful Tool in Your Toolbox
What’s the most useful tool in your toolbox? No, it’s not a measuring tape, although measuring tapes are useful. What’s more useful is...
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Yvonne Root
Jun 203 min read
Profits Come in Many Ways
Although it is only three words long, the name of our construction-centric accounting firm, The Profit Constructors, says a lot. We make...
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Yvonne Root
May 293 min read
Construction Contractors Need Attitude!
The ability to adjust to the proper constructive attitude of the moment sets leaders of quality construction businesses apart.
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Yvonne Root
May 15 min read
When Heads Down Won’t Cut It
A Heads Down Story I recently encountered a heads-down worker. She was courteous and kind when we first stepped into the space where she...
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Yvonne Root
Apr 242 min read
Contingencies! Do You (Really) Understand Them?
Why do some people (both construction clients and contractors) assume that calculating costs + contingencies + overhead + profit is...
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Yvonne Root
Mar 275 min read
Living Your Life On Purpose
What if I told you that your purpose in life may or may not be tied directly to the construction business you own? The paradox of...
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Yvonne Root
Feb 283 min read
A Guide to Auditing Expenses – Part 4
Auditing a Few More Things In the first part of this 4-part series concerning auditing expenses in your construction business, I...
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