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Home » Authors » Jacob Avila, M.B.A., D.P.P.D.

Jacob Avila, M.B.A., D.P.P.D.

Dr. Jacob Avila is an associate professor of construction management in the School of Concrete and Construction Management at MTSU. He is a scholar-practitioner and is committed to enhancing the work of restoration industry professionals through applied research.

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Workload management

Burnout in the Restoration Industry: Effective Workload Management | Part 3

Jacob Avila, M.B.A., D.P.P.D. Dr. Randy R. Rapp, D Mgt, PE, CCP
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Lisa Lavender, M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
December 23, 2019
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This is the third and final article of a multi-part series on employee burnout in the restoration industry. 


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Restoration Burnout

Burnout in the Restoration Industry: Managing Workload | Part 2

Jacob Avila, M.B.A., D.P.P.D. Dr. Randy R. Rapp, D Mgt, PE, CCP
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Lisa Lavender, M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
December 11, 2019
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This is the second article of a multi-part series on employee burnout in the restoration industry.  Part one introduced the nature of burnout, and summarized findings from a study on burnout in the restoration industry. 


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Restoration employee burnout

Burnout in the Restoration Industry | Part 1

Jacob Avila, M.B.A., D.P.P.D. Dr. Randy R. Rapp, D Mgt, PE, CCP
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Lisa Lavender, M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
November 6, 2019
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Since the 1990s, experts have been declaring burnout levels are reaching epidemic proportions among North American workers (Maslach & Leiter, 1997). Since that time, most people would probably agree that work related stressors have only intensified with the proliferation of metrics, technology, and the need to be “on” all the time.


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Part 4: Healthy Family Relationships

Jacob Avila, M.B.A., D.P.P.D. Les Cunningham
March 1, 2016
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An important component of governance and also an excellent practice is to hold family business meetings. It is easy for families to be consumed by the day-to-day challenges of running the business, which often includes meetings that deal with the granular details of the business.


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Part 3: Healthy Family Relationships

Strategies for developing, embracing, & nurturing our closest relationships
Jacob Avila, M.B.A., D.P.P.D. Les Cunningham
February 1, 2016
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Every family should take time to identify and discuss what it values as a family and a business.
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Healthy Family

Part 2: Healthy Family Relationships

A vital component to family business success
Jacob Avila, M.B.A., D.P.P.D. Les Cunningham
January 7, 2016
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“A healthy business family is not tied up in knots with tension; the individuals have trust in each other and the future and are able to make use of each other’s abilities and knowledge” 


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Part 1: Healthy Family Relationships

The premiere of a four-part series on family business growth and success
Les Cunningham Jacob Avila, M.B.A., D.P.P.D.
December 7, 2015
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Since the 1980’s, scholars and practitioners have made significant strides in their efforts to advance our understanding of family businesses through scientific research, consulting, professional literature, and popular books.


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