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This summer, Lafarge employees around the world observed Safety Month. Each plant organized events, open houses, and educational sessions to raise safety awareness among employees, subcontractors, and local communities. At Lafarge's Greater Winnipeg Area (GWA) operations, which include ready-mix...
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Precision Development has developed what many consider to be the first total management software program that can fully automate the business practices of a modern precast concrete business.
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Successful companies have road maps that will really work to transform their businesses, even with the challenges of a difficult market. For example, who would have predicted the effects of the lending market on the residential concrete market just two years ago?
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The editors of THE CONCRETE PRODUCER are honored to recognize the people who are greatly influencing the concrete industry. These influencers, like Gene Martineau, have adopted leadership styles that are marked by consensus building. A desire to improve the entire industry, not just a market...
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Since fuel is the single greatest expense of any fleet's operation, managers must have an effective and efficient tracking system to determine if their department is within budget.
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Producers who have developed a strategic plan are more successful than those without one.
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he Break-Even Point is the point where expenses or costs equal revenues. Quite simply, it is the inflection point when a concrete business neither makes money nor losses money.
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In business, just like in sports, the strongest team wins. Most people in the concrete industry recognize this and would agree that "our people areour most important asset." Greater demands continue to be placed on personnel due to growth, more complex business environments, and the need to...