In our July blog, we covered a topic that’s generating a lot of interest in the construction industry. We’re talking about emotional intelligence (EI). In layman’s terms, many recognize that emotional intelligence is about maturity. The capacity to identify, express,...

If you are finding yourself sitting around wondering what your next career steps are, you are not alone. Now, more so than ever, people around the country are reinventing their careers. While it may seem like a challenging time to pivot into something new, many...

Some thought Christy Crook and her sister, Cindy, were nuts for launching a business in the wake of the Great Recession. But masonry was what they knew. It was the industry their father, Steve Crook dedicate his life to. And despite a recent, dismal spate of personal...

You’re probably already familiar with intelligence quotient (IQ) tests, but an alternative yet equally valuable measurement, emotional quotient (EQ) is becoming increasingly important to the construction industry for hiring, keeping, and managing employees. Read on to...