Featured Insights

Practical Perspectives for Building Better Builders

The construction industry is constantly evolving, creating new opportunities and new challenges for contractors striving to improve performance, develop leaders, and strengthen their organizations.

Maxim´s Featured Insights provide practical guidance, industry research, and proven strategies drawn from decades of experience working alongside construction companies throughout North America.

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Training as a Strategic Investment in People and Performance

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Aug 2026)

You Cannot Choose a Career You Have Never Seen

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass July 2026)

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Contract Risk: Four Things You Can Do to Mitigate It

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass May 2026)

Prefabrication shop operations in construction

Rethinking MEP: Prefab, Pipelines, and a Better Deal for Women in the Trades

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Mar/Apr 2026)

Construction business leaders reviewing capital strategy and financial planning

Is Your Procurement Strategy Ready for the Next Supply Chain Shock?

(ASA - The Contractor's Compass Jan 2026)

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Recruitment & Retention – Keys to Managing Risk & Increasing Profitability

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Improving Cash Flow and Inequitable Payment Practices

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Using Re-Organization Strategies for Tax Efficient Ownership Transitions

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Cracking the ‘WIP’ – Driving Predictable Cost Projections

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Driving Organizational Performance and Innovation through Peer Groups

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Advanced Enterprise Budgeting and Forecasting

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Project Rescue

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Key Performance Indicators 5.0 – Increasing Margin and Reducing Risk

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Effective Change Order Management

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Testimonials

"Maxim Consulting Group helped transform our organization by bringing focus, structure, and accountability to a complex business. The foundation they helped us build enabled us to grow faster and with greater confidence. Their peer group has been invaluable, providing a forum to learn from fellow leaders, benchmark performance, and challenge ourselves to improve. They continue to be a trusted partner whose impact extends far beyond their initial engagement.."

Bob Brown

CEO, Modern Companies

4.2

"Joining the Maxim Peer Group has been one of the best decisions we've made. Everyone was incredibly welcoming from day one, and it's clear the group is made up of business owners who genuinely want to help each other succeed by openly sharing their knowledge and experiences. Stephane does an outstanding job leading the group—her experience and insight make every meeting valuable. We've already walked away with ideas we can apply to our business, and we’re looking forward to being part of the group for years to come."

Kyle Gross, P.E

Vice President Gross Electric Inc.

4.2

“Working with Stephane and the Maxim team has been a wonderful experience. They consistently provide high-quality service and are responsive, reliable, and attentive to our organization’s needs. Stephane is always willing to help, answer questions, and ensure we receive the best possible support. We truly value our partnership with Maxim and appreciate the level of care and professionalism they bring to every interaction.”

Sara Gambrell

Director of Education & Development MCA of Metro Washington

4.2

“The Maxim Peer Group has been transformational for our company. The opportunity to compare financial metrics, exchange best practices with other contractors, and learn from experienced industry leaders has helped us improve our business in meaningful ways. The peer group was also instrumental in our EOS journey, helping us create a more accountable, disciplined, and aligned organization. I would highly recommend the experience to any contractor committed to continuous improvement..”

Pat Tolin

CEO, The MCP Group

4.2

“Maxim Consulting has been instrumental in helping us navigate the transition of leadership from one generation to the next. They have strengthened our processes and procedures while guiding us through many challenging interpersonal issues that naturally arose during this transition. As a result, our team's communication, confidence, and trust have all improved. Their expertise, objectivity, and support have been invaluable. Without Maxim Consulting, this transition likely would not have been possible.”

Duncan Halligan

Business Operations Manager Halligan Electric, Inc.

4.2

“Maxim Consulting helped Corstone turn strategic planning into a practical, actionable process. Michael and his team did an excellent job facilitating candid discussions, keeping our leadership team focused, and helping us align around the priorities that mattered most. We came out of the process with greater clarity, stronger alignment, and a clear path forward. Maxim is a recognized leader in the construction industry, which allows them to approach strategic planning from a position of real-world understanding, proven experience, and deep industry expertise.”

Mark Tapert

CEO/Owner Corstone Contractors

4.2

“Maxim Consulting provides impactful Peer Groups that bring a perfect mix of best practice consulting, benchmark analysis, and peer-to-peer bonding. Participating in a Maxim Peer Group has truly helped to shape not just our business operations, but also our development as leaders within the company.”

Joey Aragon

President & COO, Aragon Construction

4.2

“While Working with Maxim Consulting Group, LLC we have learned many new insights not only about ourselves as leaders, but about our company and its culture. Their market/industry knowledge is extensive and their ability to help you see obstacles to growth is top level..”

Kurt Kistler

Vice President, Kistler Co.

4.2

"Being a member of our Maxim peer group has been positively transformative for our company, our leadership team and our ownership group. They strike a great balance between consulting our business, coaching our leadership and mentoring us through the highs and lows of a cyclical business with their industry-wide knowledge. Our group facilitator has cultivated a group culture that challenges us to strive for better results and act as an informal board of advisors who care personally for our success. My only regret is not joining a Maxim peer group earlier."

Matt Aragon

CEO, Aragon Construction

4.2

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Featured Insights

Practical Perspectives for Building Better Builders

Training as a Strategic Investment in People and Performance

You Cannot Choose a Career You Have Never Seen

Contract Risk: Four Things You Can Do to Mitigate It

Rethinking MEP: Prefab, Pipelines, and a Better Deal for Women in the Trades

Is Your Procurement Strategy Ready for the Next Supply Chain Shock?

Webinar Series

Recruitment & Retention – Keys to Managing Risk & Increasing Profitability

Improving Cash Flow and Inequitable Payment Practices

Using Re-Organization Strategies for Tax Efficient Ownership Transitions

Cracking the ‘WIP’ – Driving Predictable Cost Projections

Driving Organizational Performance and Innovation through Peer Groups

Advanced Enterprise Budgeting and Forecasting

Project Rescue

Key Performance Indicators 5.0 – Increasing Margin and Reducing Risk

Effective Change Order Management

Testimonials

Bob Brown

Kyle Gross, P.E

Sara Gambrell

Pat Tolin

Duncan Halligan

Mark Tapert

Joey Aragon

Kurt Kistler

Matt Aragon

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