Playing Really Bad Golf Every Day Is Not All That Great...

I recently turned 61 years old and a small group of us have decided to invest our time and energy into this new construction related business we call Trestles. I may be suffering ...
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No Industry Is Safe From the Threat of Cyber Fraud – Especially Construction

The internet is an informational super-highway, tethered to how business is conducted. But like any heavily-traveled road, it can also be a place fraught with danger. Just when ...
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Never Forget: Remembering The Victims Of 9/11

      Today, we remember those who fell victim to the devastating attacks on 9/11 #NeverForget
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The DMAIC Cycle - 5 Phases of Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC is the problem-solving methodology behind Lean Six Sigma. As a cycle, it consists of five vital actions: Project selection is crucial for success Before beginning any ...
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Update on the Construction Effects of Hurricane Harvey

AUGUST 30, 2017 - As of this writing, the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey (and the deluge of rain that followed) has been estimated at $50-75 billion. This would make Harvey one ...
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Construction Employment Increases by 6,000 Jobs in July, Annual Growth Rate Doubles Hiring Pace

Construction employment increased by 6,000 jobs in July to the highest level since October 2008, amid a tight labor market that may be keeping contractors from hiring as many ...
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