Reaching a goal requires continuous effort The last mile of any marathon requires the greatest effort. Many runners face two choices: give up or finish the race. When I ran the 2011 Publix Georgia Half Marathon, I did it to raise awareness about the devastating 2011 Japan earthquake; even though I was emotionally and physically…
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Construction Management: It’s About the Relationships
June 23, 2015
We need each other to get the job done Growing up, my dad was the master of patience and respect even though my family tested him daily. He was a man who never mistreated others or fought back because he was mistreated. He lived by a simple code – no one deserved retribution or rough…
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Construction Management: You Can Only Say No Once
May 20, 2015
You can say yes many times, but you can only say no once. Where I grew up in rural Oklahoma, there was not much to do for work besides the manufacturing plant or the oil fields. Those were all well and good, but as a young man I wanted more. So, I moved to Texas.…
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Construction Management in the Digital Age
March 25, 2015
Construction firms are now utilizing electronic signatures Mike Brown, LEED AP I’m often one of the last to leave our office in the evening. Sometimes I leave a little too late and notice our cleaning crew straightening up the office at the end of the day. They dust off computers, surfaces and even the copiers,…
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Construction Management: Building and Designing Sock Drawers
February 4, 2015
Managing construction and sock pairings are more similar than you'd think. KBD Group's Vice President Mike Rhinehart Design-Build professionals aren’t necessarily known for their style. I’m no different. Each morning, I wake up early and get ready to start my day. While others spend time debating their attire for the day, I shower, grab a…
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