Charlie Myers: Why Internships Matter for Our Industry's Future
At MYCON, interns learn processes and procedures from the beginning. There are no old habits to break, and no cultural misfits.
Charlie Myers: Steeling for Tariffs
Already, steel prices are escalating every 10 days, according to one of my suppliers, to the tune of about 2 to 3 cents per pound each time.
Charlie Myers: Fostering Talent in a Tight Job Market
The best approach has historically been to “grow your own” to create a loyal, well-trained team who understands and values the company’s culture. But times have changed.
Charlie Myers: Are You Working on Your Strategic Plan?
With the robust construction environment in Texas, it is easy to sit back and enjoy the growth that is occurring for general contractors.
Charlie Myers: Big Box Retailers Committed to High-Performing Buildings
IKEA, Target, and Walmart are among those brands that seek to lower operating costs and increase profitability through sustainability.
Charlie Myers: Immigration Rhetoric in Action
What will the impact of national immigration policy be on North Texas’ construction industry?
Charlie Myers: Building Contractors See Continued Success—But Also Some Formidable Challenges—In The New Year
What happens when you invite some very busy, leading building contractors to sit down over lunch to discuss the commercial real estate opportunities they see for 2017 in Dallas-Fort Worth? They all show up!
Charlie Myers: How Smaller Companies Can Give Back
This is the time of year when most of us look forward to winding down and spending more time with our families and friends over the holidays. As we wrap up 2015, we reflect on the personal and business milestones we have achieved before next year arrives. That window of reflection, albeit brief, is a good time to share the bounty that a healthy economy brings with it.