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Month: October 2018

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How to Have a Sweet (and Safe) Halloween Week

Now that we are in full swing of autumn, most of the northern states are gearing up for what’s next to come: winter!  Before we go that far, let’s talk about some safety tips that are most relevant for this...

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Leading Workforce Development Ideas

Leading Workforce Development Ideas Recently, I participated in a Houston-based launch of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America’s Workforce Development Plan 2.0.  The construction industry is suffering from a significant skilled labor shortage that is resulting in increased costs...

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Achieving Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Through Intention

There is a true business case for diversity in the workplace. Just ask Nicole Coomber, associate clinical professor at the University of Maryland. Professor Coomber, a guest speaker at Gilbane, provided some enlightening statistics. Did you know companies in the...

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The four-part plan to achieve client satisfaction and increase repeat business probability

Businesses are built on the satisfaction of their clients. Unhappy customers directly impede a company’s success, yet satisfied clients lead to business growth and strong profitability. But client satisfaction isn’t achieved overnight. It’s realized throughout the entire client journey and...

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Building for Tomorrow using Virtual Reality

Adopting new technologies on projects allows teams to deliver higher quality buildings while decreasing construction costs, enhancing project schedules and improving job site safety. Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and virtual reality (VR) bridges the boundary between client, design and construction...