by Vicky Bello | Jan 23, 2026 | Career Clarity, Career Development, Construction Industry
The first quarter of the calendar year is well underway, and the results of the fruits of each person’s labor are starting to roll in through W-2s, 1099s, and business year-end closes. For individuals, it becomes a personal scorecard, how effort compares to reward.... by Vicky Bello | Jan 8, 2026 | Career Clarity, Career Development, Construction Industry, Industry Insights
The city I reside in and where FLCC is based, Deerfield Beach, Florida, has live beach cameras that allow us to listen to the ocean while watching beachgoers enjoy this magnificent hidden gem in South Florida. There is even a live underwater camera, along with two... by Vicky Bello | Dec 9, 2025 | Career Development, Construction Industry, Holidays, Industry Insights
Every year as the holiday season approaches, construction companies reflect on the milestones, challenges, and wins that shaped their projects. For many firms, it is tradition to thank employees with end of year bonuses or cash gifts as appreciation for the... by Vicky Bello | Nov 18, 2025 | Construction Industry, Holidays, Industry Insights, Workplace Value
When you look up the meaning of thankful, the synonyms are what you would expect: appreciative, grateful, and well pleased. A surprise to me was that in addition to the expected descriptions, the word “relieved” is listed as a synonym for thankful. It totally makes... by Vicky Bello | Nov 4, 2025 | Career Clarity, Construction Industry
Over a period of 19 years, when Southeast Florida had a local chapter of the American Society of Professional Estimators, I had the privilege of serving as Chapter Secretary. Within that role, the art of estimating was revealed to me, far beyond what I ever...
