The Impact of Generosity
Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-Fil-A, wrote in one of his books, “If you wish to enrich days, plant flowers; If you wish to enrich years, plant trees; If you wish to enrich Eternity, plant ideals in the lives of others.” What an impact and legacy he left, one that is still felt today. I think […]
Construction adds 36,000 jobs in January 2018
The U.S. construction industry began 2018 with a bang, adding 36,000 jobs in January with 2017 spending up 2.6%. Total industry employment increased for the fifth consecutive month in January and now stands at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of nearly 7.1 million workers, according to the Labor Department. The January total is 3 percent […]
Servant Leadership
The model quote of Servant Leadership I recently read was written by the greatest example of Servant Leadership we have in our history. He said: “Anyone wanting to be a leader must first be the servant. If you want to lead you must serve.” – Jesus My desire is to be a positive influence on […]
ICE Audits Are On The Rise – Are You Ready?
The Trump administration has made immigration reform a top priority, and that includes a careful look at who employers are hiring. If you do not know what a Form I-9 is, or if you are unsure how to complete one properly (or not sure if your organization has someone who knows), take heed. Federal law […]
The Value of Values
A lot of things have changed since our company was founded by my grandfather over 60 years ago, but many values have carried through our history and remain with us today. Principles such as trust, respect, character, loyalty, integrity and humility are some examples of values that were instilled in me that I believe are […]
Managing Risk in PPE
When it comes to PPE, construction workers should be covered head to toe. Injuries and illnesses continue to plague the construction industry each year. With one in five worker deaths in the United States last year attributed to the industry, the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is a line of defense that is required and crucial to protect […]
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in Construction
I know we are going back to the basics but our teams need to be reminded of the little things that could save a big thing. A plethora of options are available when it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE). Here’s how America’s Safest Companies choose which PPE to purchase. Hats, gloves, fall arrest systems, […]
Fungus may help concrete self-repair
Brief: • Researchers at Binghamton University-State University of New York and Rutgers University have developed a self-healing fungi concrete that could help permanently repair cracks, according to Science Daily. • The team of researchers found that when the fungus Trichoderma reesei is mixed with concrete it will lie dormant until the first crack appears. As […]
What is my business worth?
People have a tendency to overvalue things that they own. We are all guilty. But for a business owner, they must ask this question during the business planning process: “What is my company worth?” I see business owners overvalue when it is time to exit or in perpetuation planning. I have heard one say, “I […]
The Hush Hush In Business
My grandfather who founded ZORN had an old saying that has stuck with me since childhood and makes me think of him when I hear someone repeat it. He would say, “son there are two things you can count on as you get older, death and taxes.” The news has been filled with information around […]