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InContext Construction Newsletter

 May-June 2008

"Keeping Score" for Contractors
Part 3 of 5 in the "Being a Better Contractor Tomorrow than
You are Today" Series

  

Last month in this series, we discussed "Goal Setting" for contractors. As you review the examples offered in that article, and also examine some of your own time honored and effective metrics for your construction operation, the issue often arises as to how to gather the necessary information.  

>>Read full article here.



CIS Consulting Group Announces Exciting New Topic—
Tie it Together with Technology


The CIS Consulting Group's "technical talk" has been a highlight of the Construction Executive Conference from the very first one. CIS Consulting Group has a strong reputation for putting great ideas and best practices into operation through computer hardware, software and consulting services. Through real life examples, skits and even once throwing a PC to make a point, they have kept us abreast of the latest applications of technology.   >>Read full article here.
   

   



The 2008 CAGC Education Golf Benefit Tournament
Sponsored by Dixon Hughes Provides Additional
Funding to the AGC Education Foundation


Read the full article here.The Dixon Hughes Scholarship Fund created in 2002 is intended for exceptional students who require financial assistance for education in the building sciences. It is permanently endowed so depending on market conditions, calculated amounts will be given each year, thus leaving the fund at a sustainable level.  
>>Read full article here.


 


 

May Leadership Principle—
Building on Strengths
From Brigadier General Nick Halley

 

We should spend much more time building and developing people’s strengths, and not so much time trying to correct their weaknesses. As a minimum, each leader – at all levels including the CEO – should have at least two weeks of leadership training per year. Corporations should have programs to recognize, honor and reward leaders who develop other effective leaders.


 
2008 Dixon Hughes PLLC
Construction Executive Conference


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Wed. October 8, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
Southern Pines, NC

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