Pricing Work: Get it Right or Don’t Take the Job
Damian Lang CEO Malta Dynamics I recently encountered a contractor whom I estimate had to do $4 million worth of work to recover from a $160,000 pricing mistake. Ouch! That may sound impossible, but numbers do not lie. Stick with me and I will show you how this businessman spent
Effective Leadership Starts with Establishing Leadership High Payoff Activities Webinar
STI/SPFA will host “Effective Leadership Starts with Establishing Leadership High Payoff Activities” presented by Tery Tennant on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM CDT.
Reshoring and FDI Up 53%, a New Record
Harry Moser, Founder/President, Reshoring Initiative® Reshoring + FDI job announcements in 2022 were at the highest rate ever recorded. 4Q announcements accelerated even more than anticipated due to the Chips and Infrastructure Acts and deglobalization trends. Top takeaways: 364,000 reshoring + FDI jobs announced for 2022, up 53% from 2021’s
Fall Protection in the Tank Fabrication Industry
In the tank fabrication industry, there are several difficulties with adequate fall protection. It’s like solving a puzzle, trying to find what fall protection solution fits within the other pieces of your shop.
Important Changes to UL Manufacturer Technical Representative Program Webinar
Join STI/SPFA on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM CDT for a discussion with UL representatives to learn about changes to the UL Manufacturer Technical Representative program.
Cause and Effect of Business Results
Damian Lang CEO Malta Dynamics “Everything affects everything.” At first, that may sound like something Yogi Berra would have said. But these were actually wise words I heard from a contractor friend. I was explaining to him how some of our companies prospered in 2022, while others performed poorly. That
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2022 STI/SPFA Safety Awards Presented During Annual Meeting in Coronado
STI/SPFA announced companies receiving Safety Awards for 2022 during the 2023 Annual Meeting in Coronado, Calif. STI/SPFA recognizes member companies who have exemplary safety records. Congratulations to all 2022 STI/SPFA Safety Award recipients! Awards include the Safety Diamond Club Award, Safety Award of Excellence, and the Safety Award of Achievement. Safety Diamond
U.S. Economy: Anatomy of a Recession
STI/SPFA will host “U.S. Economy: Anatomy of a Recession” on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM CDT. Registration is free for STI/SPFA members.
Steve Hammoor Joins STI/SPFA Hall of Fame
STI/SPFA announced the latest inductee into the Hall of Fame during the Awards dinner held February 23rd in Coronado, CA. Steve Hammoor becomes the latest industry leader to join the illustrious list. Hammoor started his steel industry career in 1985 in sales at AtecMetals and after eight years moved on
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