Business

Grupo Tigre Promotes Guilherme Bornholdt to General Manager

March 8, 2021

In his new role, Bornholdt will oversee all operations for Tigre USA, supporting the company in achieving its strategic goals.

Sloan Donates Mobile Handwashing Stations to Four Chicago-Area Schools

March 8, 2021

The donation was made through the Wood Family Foundation's Pitch In program to enhance hygiene as students begin to reenter the classroom.

Bradley Corp. Survey Finds Men More Concerned About Coronavirus Than Women

March 8, 2021

According to a national survey, men are significantly more concerned about contracting the coronavirus than women.

PVF Roundtable Announces April Networking Meeting and Membership Drive

March 8, 2021

The organization’s first in-person meeting is scheduled for April 13.

Ferguson Announces Completion of Additional U.S. Listing on New York Stock Exchange

March 8, 2021

The company will retain its premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and inclusion in the FTSE 100 index, and its ordinary shares will trade on both exchanges under the ticker symbol: FERG.

ACCA Announces Two Quality Standards Renewed for ANSI Status

March 8, 2021

These and ACCA’s other Quality Standards outline the procedures for contractors to follow when designing, installing, maintaining, repairing, and verifying heating and cooling systems.

Marketing Building Momentum

How PR Can Help Your Home Service Business

The right public relations professional can build a company’s reputation and raise its visibility to potential customers.

March 8, 2021

If there is one thing home service contractors are good at — besides being masters of their crafts — it’s marketing.

Legal Pipeline

Delays Caused By a Pandemic: Are they Compensable or Excusable?

During the negotiation process, contractors must carefully consider the allocation and of risk, attendant costs and possible delays.

March 8, 2021

Steven Nudelman

To supplement the famous words of Benjamin Franklin, “[I]n this world nothing can be said to certain except death and taxes” — and construction delays.

Business Uncomplicated

Snappy Answers and Difficult Conversations: Team Members Edition

Craft a reasonable, compelling work environment that engages employees — and holds them accountable.

March 8, 2021

I have been a troublemaking, fence-testing employee. I've had a lot of jobs. In my youth, I would find a job that provided some money and an interesting skill or adventure.