On Saturday, November 25, 2023, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool’s talented (but defensively challenged) right back, scored a brilliant goal against fierce rivals Manchester City. He immediately ran over to the City fans, who had been harassing him all day, and shushed them. The fans, powerless to change the score, responded as expected. You’re not a professional…
You promote a super competent PM into a senior role (Project Executive) with people reporting to him and he struggles to build and lead a team. In construction, it happens all the time. 90 days later he’s sitting in your office, frustrated, teetering on the brink of asking you to put him back into project…
The Importance of Leadership in Construction Productivity In the fast-paced construction world, time is money, and productivity is the linchpin of profitability. A recent industry report sheds light on the critical factors affecting labor productivity in construction. As a construction company owner, your leadership and the leaders you develop are pivotal in overcoming these challenges….
Straight talk, no fluff. We’re diving into five game-changing principles designed to skyrocket your construction operations and fatten those profit margins. Grab a hard hat; we’re going in. 1️⃣ Gall’s Law: Complexity Kills, Simplicity Thrills Why fix what isn’t broken? Start simple and build from there. Remember, every grand skyscraper started as a basic blueprint….
My son just turned 18. He’s attending junior college. with his eyes set on a construction management degree from a university. This week, he started work at a local construction company. Here’s the advice I shared with him and would give to anyone stepping into the field. ▶ No Skills, No Friends – Yet Starting…
🔨 90-Day Reviews of Laborers and Operators: Build Loyalty, Reduce Employee Attrition, and Turn Doers into Motivators 🏢 ✅ Retaining field talent is essential and impacts project timelines, customer relationships, team cohesion, and financial bottom lines. 🚨 The Stakes Are High: The loss of a single team member can ripple through a project. The result?…