Madrid, April 24, 2024 .- On November 20, 2018 I wrote these lines on my website in response to a new professional challenge in New York: “I wish you all the best”. This is the phrase that indicates a professional change, being a … Continue reading Country Sales Manager Spain and Portugal – Construction at Alimak Group
Madrid, March 11, 2024.- Every day we wake up with a new AI (Artificial Intelligence), a new machine learning algorithm that leaves us surprised by the empowerment of computing. However, today, management empowerment, the stage of generating trust among your business … Continue reading Is AI reinventing trust frameworks?
Madrid, February 21, 2024.- In my current job, as in all those I have held in different construction companies around the world, I am required to be highly aware of technological innovations, especially those that directly impact business management. The personal … Continue reading Looking forward to technological innovations in the first 24 years of the 21st century
Madrid, January 29, 2024.- Not surprisingly, the Covid-19 virus has given rise to some other new “viruses”. Some were already present among us and have since proliferated and even grown stronger. Undoubtedly ageism is one of them. Unfortunately, in a prior … Continue reading The persistent “virus” of ageism that afflict us all
Madrid, December 1, 2023.- The integration of cutting-edge technologies such as 3D, BIM, Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality, and mixed reality platforms within the construction industry supply chain stands out as a the most remarkable key success factor for 2024. Additionally, the public … Continue reading Construction Industry Trends (2024)
Madrid, November 3, 2023.- The vast majority of successful CEOs practice small daily routines that help them get energized and start or finish the day in a positive tone. Those who know me are aware that in my case, I´ve always … Continue reading Mastering the Tech CEO daily routine: Blueprint for Success
Madrid, October 19, 2023.- Knowing that is the right time for those that still use them, for preparing and finalizing the 2024 Business Plan and budgets, I have selected several graphs showing the 2023 world economic development and the 2024 projections … Continue reading A look at global trade in 2024
Madrid, September 4, 2023.- According to a new and recent survey by InEight, inflation, delays and general disturbances in the supply chain are the biggest challenges confronted by the construction industry today, The company’s third annual Global Capital Projects Outlook draws … Continue reading The big opportunities for #construction companies: inflation and supply chain
Madrid, August 3, 2023.- The world is constantly changing, and we must change with it, how many times we have heard these words and didn´t get the message. Current enterprises scale of values and the economic dynamic environment is inviting many … Continue reading The 50 years old threshold for top managers
Madrid, July 14, 2023.- Workplace culture plays a vital role in the overall performance and satisfaction of employees in an organization. It is the personality and character defining your organization, hence it’s one of the most significant factors that employees consider … Continue reading A healthy workplace culture: The cornerstone of success
Madrid, June 6, 2023.- There are personal and professional skills that a CEO cannot learn at university or at a business school. There are borders, red lines, known to all of us. Laws, ethics, respect for everyone, good practices, traditional and … Continue reading CEO Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes: From Silicon Valley darling to prison for 11 years
Madrid, May 10, 2023.- Perhaps the best way to discover the benefits of ChatGPT technology in your company is the trial and error method. That is, try different applications and tools until you find the one that makes your business more … Continue reading ChatGPT technology: Will it make business management smarter?
Madrid, April 20, 2023.- A CEO who has managed to lead the auto industry towards electrification. A CEO who started the race of private space flights and services and even making us dream of colonizing Mars. A CEO who has acquired … Continue reading What should the new CEOs rescue from Elon Musk’s management?
Madrid, March 2, 2023.- The business leader of 2023 has to accumulate years of experience in team management and obtaining optimal results. A business leader attentive to technological trends and calculating to make the right decisions, just in time. A business … Continue reading Profile of the new leader that is needed today
Madrid, February 2, 2023.- Europe is experiencing a true transformation of energy supplies to change the countries of origin, the most solvent energies today, prepare the energies of tomorrow such as green hydrogen, the construction of new infrastructures, look with other … Continue reading Energy Crisis: Is the solution to intervene in prices or free market?
Madrid, January 25, 2023.- I am certain that you and me have different approaches to the concept of sustainability, what does it mean and the strategies to implement it in you company but most positive is that we are dealing with … Continue reading Economic models seek sustainability
Madrid, December 19, 2022.- The slowdown in the world economy can be seen in all the macro figures of the main countries. Whether it is a technical or short-term recession, we will have to prepare to face its consequences in 2023. … Continue reading 2023: How to prepare your company and your employees for a global recession?
Madrid, November 14, 2022.- The technological and social media giants have unceremoniously fired thousands of workers in the last few hours. A cold email is usually the exit door. However, in many multinationals, small and medium-sized companies, more subtle and cruel … Continue reading List of keys to find out if your company is thinking about firing you
Madrid, October 13, 2022.- We all know that success is only achieved by teams with a strong structure and working in a very supportive context but how about if you are stuck in your team having to work with someone(s) … Continue reading Can we do anything and change it into a win-win situation?
Madrid, September 19, 2022.- Like everything in life, the professional career of a CEO has good stages, and other not so good stages. Sometimes you depend on your own decisions, and other times you suffer from capricious chance. In any case, … Continue reading The CEO is always CEO
Madrid, August 3, 2022.- Do consumers want our brands to bill trillions or for them to listen to us, give us technical support and give us the best personal treatment? It’s just a question. The big technology companies are living their … Continue reading Microsoft, Amazon and Tesla will hit $5 trillion valuations soon
Madrid, July 5, 2022.- The industry, business culture and vision around sustainability and the circular economy gain importance. Companies of all sizes and turnover are interested in hiring professionals to help them create this initiative. Experts say that it is the … Continue reading Sustabinability is big business today and will be in the future
Madrid, June 21, 2022.- The professional life of a CEO registers all kinds of situations, results, frustrations and joys. The CEO is responsible for the figures of a great company with the talent of all its employees. And to achieve these … Continue reading Self-Coaching tips for leaders
California, May 16, 2022.- The Covid19 pandemic, the economic crisis, e-commerce and teleworking have transformed the labor market and the productivity of the vast majority of companies. But also in the United States there have been other labor trends that have … Continue reading Why has the State of #California lost 353,000 inhabitants in the last two years?
Madrid, April 19, 2022.- In today’s world Mental Health is one of our main assets. We should take care and properly manage it in every home, company, institution, or group. I had previously published an article on this website about … Continue reading The care and management of our mental health is one of the keys for current and future generations
LA, March 15, 2022.- American construction companies are suffering not only from raw materials shortages but also from a severe lack of skilled workers. The effects of the global Pandemic, already on their third year, and the instability of international trade are … Continue reading Technological trends in american construction: Major investment works in California
Madrid, 8 de marzo del 2022.- Dicen las crónicas que el próximo 11 de marzo se celebrará un Torneo de Golf en homenaje a Luis Morral Pont, ingeniero de caminos de 93 años y destacado jugador de golf. Acierta la … Continue reading Luis Morral Pont: Actitud envidiable a los 93 años
Madrid, February 14, 2022.- PNAS, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, has published an analysis of the structure of production in the American economy, and how it affects its growth. Without a doubt, it … Continue reading PNAS: “Economic progress is aided by longer supply chains and deeper networks”
Madrid, January 17, 2022.- The global Covid19 pandemic has upset the balance of our mental health. As reported by Sanitas (Spain’s largest & fastest growing medical insurance company) visits to the psychiatrist have multiplied by 22 in recent months. In this context, … Continue reading Does the mental health of your boss influence the results of your company?
Madrid, January 7, 2022.- Construction entrepreneurs and professionals who conceive construction projects know the advantages of BIM technology. This has been evidence for some years, although voices that indicate some nuances can also be found in digital construction forums: “BIM (building … Continue reading BIM will surely be the main evolutionary change to be faced by construction in the years to come…
Madrid, December 15, 2021.- The evolution of the construction sector in the United States showed a positive growth of 15,6% for this 2021. In the coming dates we will see if this figure is finally fulfilled, meanwhile, the specialized press in … Continue reading The main legal procedures to open a construction company in California
Madrid, November 17, 2021.- The private initiative, multinationals, large companies, small and medium-sized companies are the decisive actors to commit to combat climate change. Of course, each of us, governments, solidarity organizations, environmental activists, etc. are also important actors. But the … Continue reading #COP26: Climate change will be solved by companies
Madrid, October 6, 2021.- The future of construction implies attracting young talents with great technological skills including any type of software (BIM) and hardware. For this reason, what I have just read in the magazine California Construction News is great news: … Continue reading Great News: Build California E-Cademy introduces young students to construction industry
Tutorial para vivir y trabajar en USA/ Guide to living and working in the USA Madrid, 15 de setiembre 2021.- Según la prensa económica española, Acciona logró adjudicarse su primer gran contrato de infraestructuras en Estados Unidos; un canal anti-inundaciones entre Dakota del … Continue reading The United States, the main country for Spanish construction companies / Estados Unidos el país de referencia para las constructoras españolas
Madrid, 3 de agosto del 2021.- El sector de la construcción en España empezará a recuperar su ritmo en los próximos meses previo a 2020. Según ha publicado el portal inmobiliario idealista.com, las previsiones de la inversión en el ladrillo empiezan a … Continue reading La inversión pública en el sector de la construcción puede superar el 9% en 2022, tres puntos por encima de la previsión de crecimiento del PIB
Sacramento, July 6, 2021.- The Administration recognizes the important role that infrastructure investments make in promoting economic stimulus. While many capital projects were paused in 2020 due to fiscal uncertainties related to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Plan demonstrates renewed commitment to … Continue reading California, the perfect example in large investments for the construction sector today and in the years to come
Madrid, June 15, 2021.- CECE is the Committee for European Construction Equipment, and every year it publishes its report on the construction sector in the old continent. Your spokesperson is very clear. Riccardo Viaggi, CECE Secretary General: “The business sentiment that we gauge monthly … Continue reading CECE: “Sales of concrete machinery on the European market went down by 20% in 2020 and performed within expectations against the backdrop of the pandemic”
Madrid, May 10, 2021.- To get out of the current economic recession, it´s not only important to know what are the measures to take but also the right and effective way to carry them out. If a government announces an investment of … Continue reading American construction companies receive with concern the new 2 trillion Infrastructure Plan
LUÍS MORRAL, Country Sales Manager Spain and Portugal Construction at ALIMAK GROUP 
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