In-Person Interactions are Key to Building and Maintaining Trust in Construction Remote Work is Quietly Eroding the “Trust Bank” of High-Performing Team Members Building Trust Requires Face-to-Face Interaction Prioritizing In-Person Interaction is Crucial for Effective Delegation and Productivity As the pandemic forced businesses to adjust to remote work, the construction industry was no exception. While…
In J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale, “The Hobbit,” the main character Bilbo Baggins sets out on an epic journey. Along the way, he encounters three trolls who threaten the success of his quest. If he was going to achieve his goals, he had to overcome them. Just as Bilbo needed to outwit the trolls to continue…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming More Likable and Building Stronger Relationships with Coworkers. Have you ever wondered why you feel isolated in your organization, even though you’re a high performer? It’s because people like the results you produce, but they don’t like you. If you want to become less isolated, be more likable. How do…
Don’t you wish you had a list of killer questions that would give you clear insight into the candidate’s experience and competency? Here are 25 questions you have to ask: 1. Give me an example of when you had to explain complex construction plans to a client and make it easy for them to understand….
Learning to ride a bike can be a challenging experience. You may have had someone hold the seat steady while you pedaled, then, let go and watched you wobble, and maybe even fall off. But with persistence, practice, and guidance, eventually, it becomes second nature. Promoting a Project Manager to a Project Executive role is…
Do you have a written succession plan in place? A succession plan is a way to ensure that your construction company continues to run smoothly and effectively even when key leaders or employees leave. For example, let’s say the project manager suddenly leaves the company. Without a succession plan, there could be significant delays and…
