Women in the Construction Industry
This blog topic is a special one for CDO Group, as we are a proud Women-Owned Enterprise. Sophia Amunategui is the President of CDO Group and provides excellent leadership and competence. “My wife Sophia and [...]
The Value of Estimating Teams
All companies and organizations have teams that play a part in their success. Some teams are universal, like Finance and HR, and some are industry-specific. An integral part of any construction management company is the [...]
Pandemic Product Pricing
Price surging has been a common theme across several worldwide industries within the last six months, and the construction industry is no exception on some fronts. Some materials may become harder to get, which can [...]
Hiring in the Construction Industry
Navigating employment and hiring in the construction industry can be difficult. From hiring internal employees to finding subcontractors in specific trades for each project, bringing in the right people can be a stressful job for [...]
Damage on Job Sites
Damage on job sites — whether accidental, caused by vandalism, or even inclement weather — can cause delays, stress, increased costs, and hurt the project as a whole. Construction companies and contractors should have plans [...]
Why Small Wins Are Good For Business
Unprecedented. Unpredictable. Uncanny. There is no shortage of words to describe what the commercial construction is facing when it comes to navigating these pandemic-defined times. Adapting to the “new normal” means different things to different [...]
Education For Construction – Learning To Build The Future
As colleges across the country are beginning their fall semesters, many students are anxiously waiting to get their hands dirty in their pursuit of a construction degree. Construction management degrees are among the most commonly [...]
New Uses for Old Spaces
When COVID-19 made its debut earlier this year, no one was sure of the lasting impact on our daily lives. One thing that has impacted everyone is a significant change in the way we use [...]
Managing Finance During Construction Slowdowns
Accounting and finance in the construction industry often rely on accounting practices specific to a company’s type of construction. Industrial, commercial, residential, or specialty, all areas of the construction industry took a hit during the [...]
Reopening of America: Hotels
The hospitality industry in America has taken a big hit in the midst of the pandemic that started earlier this year. With travel restrictions, airlines canceling flights, and some states discouraging outside visitors, there has [...]