Low-Ball Bids Create “Survival of the Un-Fittest”
We’ve worked alongside many general contractors and municipalities over the years, and we understand the pressures they face to keep costs down. Lately, there is an uptick in competition for bids, with some vendors racing to the bottom to secure work at...
7 Important Resources for Women in Construction
As a certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE), Phoenix Masonry takes pride in the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women in the construction industry. Our President, Christy Crook, is a fearless leader for...
How Emotional Intelligence Impacts Construction Job Sites
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,...
Benefits of a Skilled Trades Career: 5 Ways A Career in Construction is a Path to Honor and Self-Determination
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...