Every successful and astute business owner knows that success requires more than merely showing a profit at the end of each year. It comes, in part, as a result of asking the questions that need to be asked, including the ones that no one wants to answer. What’s working? What’s not? What could be improved? Which past changes were good? Which changes were not?

In this month’s project controls column, Larry True provides a list of those questions that every effective manager should ask. However, he is quick to point out that the tough questions should come from an outside analyst, not internal employees that may understandably lack absolute and impartial objectivity.

Another key to business success is the need for constant and reliable communication. As WiFi options gain popularity and the technology improves, field personnel can expect greater communication access with home offices. John Jurewicz looks at up-and-coming technologies that are causing construction industry professionals to take notice.

Finally, a business that can mesh its current operations with technological improvements will stand much to gain—improved processes, faster communication and ultimately, higher profits. Gordon Aronson makes the case for switching to Primavera to help accomplish those goals.

That rounds out this issue. We leave you with one final question: What have you recently done to improve your business?

By Larry True
Just as your body needs regular check-ups, so, too, does your business. A self-analysis will only go so far. To get an accurate assessment of the health of your business, it’s best to bring in an outside party.

By John Jurewicz of ASPTIP.COM
In the not-too-distant future, remote jobsite communication may be as easy as connecting to an in-the-sky WiFi connection. John Jurewicz takes a look at up and coming WiFi technology that will change the way you do business.

By Gordon H. Aronson
Contractors entrenched in doing business “the way it’s always been done” may be resistant to changes, especially if the old ways have worked in the past. Primavera expert Gordon Aronson offers compelling reasons for incorporating Primavera tools into the workplace.