2025 was a strong year for general contractors in a Study Group, with meaningful improvements across virtually every profitability metric. Here is a look at how these firms performed as a group, where they excelled,...
The 2025 Study Groups petroleum marketing financial results are in the books. Below we look at how four distinct business models performed against one another and the national average. Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) tells...
After every Study Groups meeting, participants are asked to reflect on where they found the most value during the two or more days spent together. Across groups of 8–15 industry peers, the feedback has been...
Change is no longer periodic, but constant: new systems, re-organizations, acquisitions, pricing strategies, safety programs, technology rollouts, leadership transitions. Yet despite the best intentions, most change efforts still fail to deliver the results leaders expect....
End-of-Year Performance Summary by SG Vertical Study Groups (SG) member performance in 2025 reflected steadiness in a year of uneven economic conditions. “Flat was the new up” in most of the industries our members participate...
By Dr. David Nelson As we wrap up another year, our thoughts turn to the year ahead and what’s in store for the U.S. Economy. Will we see a continuation of economic growth? Will the...
