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I can honestly say this industry is like none other. Working for a steel builder supplier as an engineer, you truly have to appreciate the work that goes into every single steel building project. I’m hard pressed to find another trade that puts as much focus into their product as a manufacturer. Does a fast …

Over the years, you’ve undergone many changes to improve your company. Did you create the success you’d hoped for yourself? If not, you’re not alone. In fact, even if you have tasted victory in some aspects of your business model, there’s always room for improvement. That comes with a certain level of stress. First, examine …

You’re faced with a decision and it’s one you might not have even considered. You’ve made a choice to buy a building for your property, your farm, your small business, your church – a workshop, a garage, a place for storage. Your mind is flooded with important decisions. What do I want? How do I …

Ever stare at several consecutive capital letters in a sentence, and just wondered what they meant in context? For many of us, acronyms are a daily constant. While some are part of everyday speech, like NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or UFO (Unidentified Flying Object), others are harder to figure out. Throughout your research …

A minute here. An hour there. In your position, you know that any spare moment can turn right back into the hustle and grind of everyday life. Do you feel like you work 24 hours a day, but you don’t seem to ever get anything done? As a contractor, time management isn’t just a crucial …

I get it. I really do. Everyone in the country wants ‘easy.’ It’s the reason why fast food is so popular. Evidently you can learn a language in 10 days now, or so an advertiser would have you believe. We’ve got robot vacuum cleaners, grocery store delivery services, online degree programs and the ability to …

Let me guess…you took one look at the title, and said to yourself, “There is no way I’m doing that!” No entrepreneur, CEO, manager or small business owner would ever knowingly do anything to sabotage his or her own company. But there is some reason why your business isn’t growing. Unfortunately, you can only tread …

I often get opportunities to talk to several steel builders and contractors around the country and they often tell me the same thing. Business is getting tougher and tougher to secure. With a market share of around 10%, the United States is the second largest construction market worldwide. Many people and businesses are building, as …

What do you think of when I say, ‘steel building?’ Do you visualize a boxy warehouse? How about a large barn on a farm? What about fully stocked living quarters? A steel building can be all that and more. In fact, a steel building can be used for virtually any type of construction application. We …