Posts by Randy Collins
Merry Christmas 2018
Well, it’s hard to believe, but it’s already Christmas. 2018 has come and gone. It has been such a blessed and event-filled year here at Strategies Group. We are so thankful to have the opportunity to serve each of you as clients, vendors, and partners and friends. 2018 brought many new things into the lives…
Read MoreThe Problem with Construction Software
Legacy construction software can be costly and inefficient. The ongoing reluctance in the construction industry to adopting new technologies and eliminating data silos has led to serious and systemic issues such as poor productivity and cost overruns to be viewed as “normal” within the construction industry. Overcoming Problems with Construction Software In early 2014, as majority…
Read More7 Ways Construction HR Tools Improve Your Talent Management
As the labor shortage in the construction industry continues to grow with job openings at a 10-year high, companies are looking for the best construction HR tools to help them recruit and retain staff. While recruiting is a crucial component, there are many factors involved in an effective construction talent management program. It’s important to find…
Read MoreLatest Advancements in Construction ERP Software – Look for Cloud-Based Solutions with App Integration
There are many factors to consider in selecting right construction ERP software. An ideal solution should work seamlessly throughout all departments. The software also needs to be scalable, properly supported from an R&D perspective, work in the cloud and integrate with apps. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is a suite of integrated applications that seamlessly work…
Read MoreTake the Next Step with with Cloud-Based ERP Solutions for Construction Firms
For most business owners, technology has not always been a friend. The collaboration of business computers with phones, tablets and even the network can create a headache for businesses as well as a delay in efficiency and growth. Technology that not only works cohesively together but functions in real-time from anywhere, is a pipe dream for…
Read MoreOn-Premise vs Cloud-Based Solutions
As technology improves, businesses are under more and more pressure to have access to real-time data and business intelligence to make quicker decisions. Because of its heightened accessibility, cloud computing is paving the way for companies wanting to streamline processes and do away with dated technology. What is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing is the idea…
Read More3 Year-End Tax-Saving Tips for Computer Hardware and Software Purchases
By Michael Miller, CIT, Senior Manager, Tax & Accounting Services, Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund Did you know you can deduct the cost of your newly-purchased computer hardware and software from your taxes? The IRS gives three tax saving options that benefit companies purchasing computer hardware and software. 1. Section 179 The IRS through Internal Revenue…
Read MoreA Perfect Storm: How the Surety Cycles Impact Contractors
By Daniel Oaks of Nieslon, Hoover & Company, Inc. The surety market is a market of cycles. Similar to the insurance market, the surety market has its ups and downs or its hard markets and soft markets. However, the insurance and surety market do not necessarily coincide. As a contractor, it is important to understand these cycles and specifically how surety…
Read MoreHow to Improve Heavy Highway Construction Reporting to Save Time & Money
Have you ever questioned the importance of heavy highway construction reporting? Think about this – each day, project superintendents for heavy highway projects come in and prepare for a typical day. It’s their job to have a constant pulse on what’s happening. Daily, the superintendent and project managers work with different people to attain the right information…
Read MoreVision Casting…The Waterfall Effect
One of the hottest terms in leadership these days is “Vision Casting”. While the term itself has been both admired and admonished, the necessity of creating and sharing a cohesive vision in every successful organization is uncontested. When we hear a term like “Vision Casting” we often think about those creative types at Disney or…
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