Strategic Curiosity

Strategic Curiosity: Asking the Right Questions Before Giving Answers

Strategic curiosity is a competitive advantage in construction and business because the best outcomes start with better questions, not faster answers. In a more complex market, leaders who pause to understand the real need, hidden risk, and unseen opportunity will consistently outperform. Read More

Increasing Cashflow

Cash flow breaks down in AEC firms when billing is delayed, collections are weak, and discipline slips across the business. So if you want better cashflow, Mark Zweig shares a short list of what actually works. Read More

Oil Prices Contribute to March Surge in Construction Materials Prices

Construction input prices increased 2.2% in March compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 2.3% for the month. Read More

Misclassification of Workers Proves Troublesome for Contractors

In construction, margins matter. Schedules matter. Talent matters. But one issue hiding in plain sight may be costing the industry far more than many leaders realize: worker misclassification. Read More

NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index: Outlook Remains Positive Though Cost Pressures Persist

The latest NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index shows respondents continue to expect improvement across several key commercial real estate (CRE) indicators, but optimism has moderated as ongoing cost pressures and uncertainty weigh on development feasibility and near-term decision-making, according to the report.  Read More

What High Performers Do Differently During Execution – 2026 Project Management Study

Most construction firms don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they lose discipline when it matters most. That’s the headline from FMI’s 2026 Project Management Study Part 2, and it should hit a nerve with anyone responsible for delivering work in today’s environment. Read More

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