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Striking the Right Strategic Balance to Address Disruption

by Brian Gallagher on May 23, 2020

Our industry has been disrupted. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 will not be known for some time, but one thing is certain; the construction business will not be as usual. Finding the elusive strategic balance for leading your company and structuring for success is essential. As leaders we must adapt and adjust. The…

Topics: Featured
Construction Disruption, Strategy

Should You Get Out of the Contracting Business?

by Brian Gallagher on January 26, 2016

That may seem like a strange resolution for a contractor. However, it might be the best advice you ever receive. How many people do you think wake up in the morning and say to themselves, “I can’t wait to hire a contractor today?” If you do service work, it’s even worse. No one wakes up…

Topics: Business, Management, Operations Management, Strategy
Strategy, Ted Garrison

Does Your Construction Company Need to Change to Increase Profitability?

by Brian Gallagher on July 26, 2013

The current recession has placed tremendous pressure on the profitability of the construction industry, causing some contractors to even take work at below cost. This situation is easy to blame on the recession, but the underlying problems existed in the construction industry long before the recession. The hypercompetitive nature of the construction industry has existed…

Topics: Business, Leadership, Management, Operations Management, Strategy
Leadership, Strategy

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