Executive Summary: RFID is defined and the differences between RFID and NFC are explained here. Also discussed is how they can help your company. RFID defined. RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. It’s a process. It is a process where items can be uniquely...
Fraud: Stop Thinking it won’t Happen to You
Executive Summary Fraud is a real risk to businesses and most do not realize they’ve become a victim until it’s too late. There are simple controls to put in place to help prevent it, or perhaps bring it to your attention. Learn preventative measures and examples of...
Owners Need to Stop Expecting Filet Mignon on a Hamburger Budget
Executive Summary: An August 19th, 2017 cover page headline in The Economist magazine reads Construction: the least efficient industry. Their general position on our industry’s efficiency I didn’t think was far off, but the blame was misplaced. Owners need to help...
What’s a Banking Covenant?
Executive Summary: What are banking covenants? Banking covenants are conditions put upon a borrower by the bank. Although they can be general in nature, they often are quantitative. Some typical covenants are listed here. What sort of loan? In the construction...
The Power of Habit
Executive Summary: Although policies can be created overnight, getting them to function and last in your organization takes time. Read here about the value of persistence. Change is tough. We’re in the construction business and many of you reading this are doing it as...
Small Tools Tracking Software – Get It!
Executive Summary Estimates vary on the financial loss suffered by contractors due to lost or stolen tools. Pick any number you want, it’s certainly worth a discussion at any value. The direct cost loss is most obvious, but consider also the inefficiencies suffered by...