Just like Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends & Influence People,” the construction industry has no difference. Perhaps the most important guideline applicable in the field of construction is to be a good listener and encourage others to talk about themselves. And...

 Counselling and guiding business owners not to have legal disputes on the front end is in fact the work of a mediator. The goal here is to open your eyes as to what is possible that you might not be thinking of. On the other hand, it is the arbitrator who makes the...

 Effective communication skills are critical for ensuring that you understand information accurately and quickly. In contrast, inadequate communication skills frequently result in misunderstandings and frustration. It may take a lifetime to master communication...

 It is not uncommon to learn that many of our younger generations have exceptional potential. Unfortunately, they can't pursue their passions to college because of the main challenge - money. There is an old adage that "being rich means never having to think about...

 No doubt that construction is a very high-stress and high-schedule-driven industry. Unfortunately, people seldom talk about the challenges they are facing. Instead, most individuals in this space pretend to be happily contented and comfortable. But as a leader, Dr....

 He started working as a laborer in the construction industry at the early age of 13. Though he wanted to be a marine biologist, fate and necessity pushed him to work in construction. And that is Emilio Criado, Lunacon Construction Group’s Vice President. From being...

"Setting the ground for yourself" means preparing the ground for a future course of action or development, making it easier for it to happen. But how do you set the ground? Our guest for Episode 08 here in Season 02 of Thriving in Construction, The Podcast, is a very...

To make change happen, you must find the strength necessary to initiate and finish the transformation. It's all about faith, energy, and commitment because the difficult part is the process, not the beginning. There will always be distractions and disagreements, lows...

 To build something, you have to make some decisions and prioritize. Even if you don’t choose, you have to do it. And this is what Daphne Gurri, Founding Partner and President of Gurri Matute PA, did during her challenging years. Before starting her business from...

 From being a single mother of two kids and struggling to find employment to becoming a successful Business Liaison Officer for the Federal Small Business Program, that is Layli Pietri, Diversity Director of Balfour Beatty Construction. It’s hard to imagine working...

 Is the construction industry really has a lot of opportunities? Well, you can read the confirmation in countless publications online or offline. However, the most decisive proofs come from those people who have "been there, done that" situation. And Colonel...

It is not a secret that financing costs and capital requirements are high in the construction industry. Regardless of the size of the project, construction business owners must obtain the capital resources to finance the costs of construction. However, backing up with...

When you think about diversity and inclusion, what comes first to your mind? Is it the color of skin? Or men should be priority over women? For Joanne Brooks, she sees it almost entirely in reverse. Joanne believes that the construction industry focuses first on...

 What would you do if an obstacle suddenly occurs in your office? Would you spend the whole day talking about the issue or would you rather spend most of your time on providing the solution? Talking about the issue doesn’t solve any issues. You need to fix it and...

 Changing careers can seem daunting when you're contemplating it. Nevertheless, if you've already worked, you probably have many transferable skills, things that you learned or have been trained in that will facilitate your ability to move into a new position with...

What is it like to work from an office and then suddenly to the field supervising all men – of various job roles? Kind of frightening, right? But not for Gladys Artunedo, Lunacon’s Construction Project Engineer. She believes that change is inevitable, and everyone...

 Thriving in Construction | 04 – Making a Career Leap into the Construction Space with Purisima Gonzalez The decision to change your career can seem intimidating. However, if you've held a similar position before, chances are you have a lot of transferable skills,...

 Regla Jimenez is the Owner and Founder of Kitchen Pro, a design remodeling company currently based in Miami Florida. Her story is an inspiration especially for those aspiring women who may doubt joining the construction industry. Interestingly enough, Ms. Jimenez’s...

Why is self-confidence important in the workplace? Being confident in the workplace allows you to express yourself clearly and concisely. The confidence of professionals allows them to communicate with both their clients and co-workers in a way that is easy to...

Aishwarya Pathak is a Project Engineer at Lunacon Construction Group. Having a solid seven years of experience at Design-Build firms, Aishwarya had a background in architecture for six years in India before coming to the United States. Becoming a Project Engineer in...