Neter Kamani

Across America, cranes dominate city skylines. Billions of taxpayer dollars are flowing into infrastructure, affordable housing, transportation systems, clean energy projects, and community development. Yet in many of the neighborhoods where these projects are being built, residents continue to struggle with unemployment, underemployment, and limited pathways into the very industries transforming their communities. This raises an uncomfortable question: If development is supposed to benefit...

By Neter Kamani, Procurement Lead Advisor On Thursday, July 30, I had the privilege of attending the Annual Mt. Ararat Church Job Fair in Brownsville, Brooklyn, on behalf of QuNet Construction Services. The event was co-hosted by a distinguished roster of public officials, including Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Representative Yvette D. Clarke, NY State Senator Zellnor Myrie, Assemblywoman Latrice Walker, Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, and NYC Council Member Darlene...

Construction remains one of the toughest industries in which to build a lasting business. Nearly half of construction companies fail within their first five years, and many more struggle to survive long term. The surprising reality is that most contractors do not fail because of poor workmanship or lack of demand. They fail because building projects and building a scalable business require two very different skill sets. Cash Flow Is More Important Than Revenue One of the biggest challenges...