David Sluter
By David Sluter
on January 13, 2016
As a business owner, I work at growing wealth by investing in my core business – commercial construction. I also recognize the need to diversify my investments to manage risk. I look at investing as ...
David Sluter
By David Sluter
on November 12, 2015
Those of us who have experienced rapid growth or contraction understand the difficulty and impacts of managing our businesses through these periods of dramatic change. As managers, we all must make ...
David Sluter
By David Sluter
on October 20, 2015
We all have peer relationships that add value and richness to our lives. As friends and teammates can share experiences, provide support and give advice. As a business owner, finding valuable peer ...
David Sluter
By David Sluter
on October 05, 2015
What are we to make of the recent events surrounding China? The bursting of their stock market bubble; the slowing growth; the devaluation of the yuan; last week’s state visit to the US by Premier Xi ...
David Sluter
By David Sluter
on September 15, 2015
How often do we take the time to be introspective? A useful definition of introspection is self-contemplation; self-examination; the contemplation of one’s own conduct, thoughts, desires, emotions. ...
David Sluter
By David Sluter
on September 02, 2015
Rhode Island is known for many wonderful things – a great place to live, fantastic beaches, Newport and great restaurants to name a few.
David Sluter
By David Sluter
on August 25, 2015
The stock market fluctuations the past few days has many holding their breath and wondering what the impact on the economy will be. I am not an economist but after experiencing three recessions, I ...
David Sluter
By David Sluter
on August 20, 2015
What is a delivery system? A delivery system is a method to undertake or deliver a construction project. The most popular delivery systems include design-bid-build, design-build and construction ...
David Sluter
By David Sluter
on August 05, 2015
What is leadership? Anyone who has led a family, an organization or has been led by others has their own understanding of what leadership means. I am not sure one can easily define leadership with a ...
David Sluter
By David Sluter
on July 22, 2015
After thirty years in business, it has been fun to reflect a bit on the past successes and great relationships that we have developed and enjoyed with our partners – employees, customers, vendors, ...