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 304 min read
Spooky Data Leads to Haunting Errors
Have you ever ordered too many or too few supplies for a project or over or underbid a job? Have you ever failed to account for...
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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
Oct 24 min read
Let Employees Get the Hang of It
Training Construction Employees – Part 2 The introduction of this five-part series on training construction employees provides...
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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
Sep 43 min read
Go Ahead, Ask Stupid Questions in Construction
In our last post, The Power of Saying “I Don’t Know” in Construction , we delved into how to use “I don’t know” to your advantage. Now,...
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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 213 min read
Three Important Levels of Disagreement for Construction Contractors to Navigate
Disagreements happen. From politics to religion, from neighborhood squabbles to national wars, from the “idiot” driving like a bat out of...
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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 73 min read
What Construction Workers Really Do
Construction Workers Really Do Represent I remember attending a convention in a city and state other than mine. One day, my companion...
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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 173 min read
Guide to a Sleek Construction Business
So, what is a sleek construction business? It is refined, polished, streamlined, smooth, visually appealing, functional, sustainable, and...
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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
Jul 35 min read
Mentors Are Imperative – A Quick Guide to Finding Yours
Note: If you looked at the image at the top of this page and wondered what in the world seashells have to do with finding a mentor, read...
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