
Women in Construction
In November of 1957, my Grandmother Betty took a clerical position with Hellrung Construction in Alton, Illinois to earn money…

Every Step Counts
In the in the adventure sports world of mountaineering and climbing, I have observed that there is a simple saying…

Don’t Hate the Player. Hate the Game.
The culture of the construction business can easily be compared to major league baseball. The culture of the major leagues…

Keep It Simple
I’ve played competitive golf since I was 14 years old. Over the years, I was fortunate to compete against some…

Problem Solving in Construction
In the commercial construction industry, the majority of phone calls and emails we receive are from people presenting some form…

Leadership, Balance, Chemistry – 3 Keys to Success
What’s the secret to a winning team? Do you look at a group of people or a company and wonder…

Failure is an Option
Several years ago, I purchased a coffee mug at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, that is emblazoned…