CFMA Building Profits is proud to have been recognized with 20 APEX Awards, 34 Communicator Awards, and 3 Tabbie Awards for its in-depth coverage and presentation of content critical to the success of construction financial professionals.
The U.S. opioid epidemic is complex and multi-faceted with no easy way out. From the increased risk of addiction facing construction workers and how workers’ comp injuries are managed to addressing and preventing misuse, discover why waging a counterattack on opioids is an industry imperative. This article presents a detailed background on the epidemics origins and eight strategies to help prevent first-dose exposure, such as alternative pain management and prevention, ways to improve communication with health care providers, and safe storage and disposal of medication.
From expanding your company’s value through mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to assuring the smooth continuation of your company’s ecosystem, the May/June issue will help you approach the changing landscape with a fresh outlook.
From why COVID-19 supports more strategic thinking to an in-depth look at how you can establish an operational model to support prefabrication and modular construction, this issue will help you explore the changing view of construction and approach the changing landscape with a new outlook.
This four-part series focuses on the leadership matters, diversification, importance of training, and assembly of a future-focused board that supports your company in any economic environment.
This three-part series can help you identify your high-potential employees and build a transparent program for them to succeed, thus turning them into the future leaders of the construction industry.
Discover ways you can reevaluate company strategies and reinvigorate your people, processes, and date – from learning how to incorporate process improvement to developing high-potential employees.
The March/April issue of CFMA Building Profits explores forward-looking techniques to strengthen your workforce and maximize your human capital, from sustainability efforts and health care data to improving employee relationships and stamping out the stigma of mental illness.
The May/June 2016 Communication Challenges & Solutions issue zeroes in on everyday industry challenges where collaboration, due diligence, and communication are key.
The May/June 2015 issue provides construction financial professionals the tools and techniques to help recruit, manage, and retain their most valuable asset: people. Topics include human capital risk management, controlling workers’ comp costs, hiring and firing, key results area job descriptions, and more.
Highlights of the January/February 2014 issue include theft equipment best practices, the building blocks of treasury management, workers’ comp metrics, and a guide to drafting sensible subcontracts.
Guard against the risks and learn the benefits of supply chains, surety and banking in a slow economy, green building standards, joint venture strategies, and alternate project delivery methods.
The U.S. opioid epidemic is complex and multi-faceted with no easy way out. From the increased risk of addiction facing construction workers and how workers’ comp injuries are managed to addressing and preventing misuse, discover why waging a counterattack on opioids is an industry imperative. This article presents a detailed background on the epidemics origins and eight strategies to help prevent first-dose exposure, such as alternative pain management and prevention, ways to improve communication with health care providers, and safe storage and disposal of medication.
From measuring and managing labor overruns to protecting your company with a modern contract review process, this issue helps you address risk management issues, prioritize challenges and develop solutions.
From expanding your company’s value through mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to assuring the smooth continuation of your company’s ecosystem, the May/June issue will help you approach the changing landscape with a fresh outlook.
From improving your workflow and efficiency with a strategic IT plan to using data technology to better manage materials, labor, and your supply chain, this issue explores the changing role of technology in construction and helps you make sense of the digital tools and IT solutions at your disposal.
Take time to reflect on your management and leadership with such topics as corporate board efficacy, current construction compensation trends, strategically improving recruitment and retention efforts, expanding your safety culture to include mental health and suicide prevention, payment chain issues, and more.
Are you doing enough to sharpen your company culture and productivity? Take a look at a number of labor and project management issues, including your company’s strategic soul, corporate board diversity, ways to build better employee benefits, and more.
Discover ways your company can strengthen its human resources with detailed articles and research-backed information targeting onboarding, recruiting and retention, worker safety, working with the next generation of employees, and more.
From reflecting upon the importance of suicide prevention and mental health in our industry, to managing your company’s health insurance investment, to focusing on high employee engagement, read about important HR issues affecting everyone on your team.
In the July/August issue, you’ll explore tools, trends, and strategies that can help your company make more informed decisions around such technology as BIM, mobile devices, cyber attacks, and productivity.
Featuring in-depth content on marijuana legalization, fringe benefit pitfalls, and how to investigate fraud, the May/June Legal issue offers a broad range of analysis on key topics affecting employee policies, benefit plans, and contract provisions.
The Industry Trends issue addresses key issues that can help transform your company – from fraud prevention techniques and change management processes to suicide prevention and safety initiatives.
With articles focused on managing millennials, benchmarking, succession planning, and more, this issue is a valuable asset for construction financial CEOs and owners.
Examine the risks behind health care construction, front-end loading and unbalanced bidding practices, subcontractor compliance, data security threats, and more.
The November/December issue covers such industry trends as post-recession “mega trends,” employee stock ownership plans, lean construction techniques, and BYOD.
Construction financial professionals can better understand industry risks, including the potential dangers of fracking as well as coverage on internal fraud prevention, certificates of insurance, and how to maximize the R&D tax credit.
The July/August Tech Trends issue offers articles on cloud computing, IT strategic planning, and leveraging technology throughout a project’s life cycle.
Discover best practices for construction financial professionals with articles on surviving the recession, hiring a construction CPA, working capital, and performing work out of state.
In this intimate conversation, a CFMA member and his son share their lived experience with mental health issues and suicide attempts, as well as the shame and isolation surrounding their struggle. Follow their journey of overcoming these challenges to better understand why it's so critical to start normalizing the conversation around mental illness and suicide, especially in construction.
Internal controls and processes can help minimize risk of fraud in the construction industry; however, proactive data analytics and emerging technologies are becoming significant resources in the fight against fraud. Read three case studies in which the use of big data helped put an end to fraudulent practices and prevented potential losses.
Unlike the game of craps, controlling workers’ comp costs and gaining a competitive edge is not just a game of chance. This author presents the inner workings of the Experience Modification Rating (EMR) System as well as six ways a construction financial professional can ultimately reduce a company’s EMR and emerge a winner.
