Have you ever had a situation in your construction business when you’ve hired a new project manager or project engineer straight out of college, they go into the field, immediately get into conflicts with the guys out there simply because they don’t know what they’re talking about? That’s why you should consider promoting people…
If you are like me and you love what you do and you’re planning to work until you’re at least 70, you need to manage your energy. So, let me give you 3 ways to manage your energy effectively. #1 Exercise Consistently Whatever works for you, do it consistently. I like lifting weights and…
Think about the last time you purchased a high-ticket item from someone. More than likely you purchased it from someone that you know, trust, and like. Construction is a high-ticket item. If you’re an estimator, you must understand that your clients will purchase or will going into contract with folks that they: Know, Trust, and…
As you’re putting together your succession plan for your construction company, you should be asking yourself what makes an effective construction executive. I’d like to suggest 3 traits to look for in a future leader in your organization. An Inquiring Mind A Comprehensive Approach Stay Calm An Inquiring Mind When they walk on to…
Why You Should be Excited for the Next Downturn Are you excited about the next downturn? You may think that’s a crazy question because the last one really sucked. I was recently listening to a panel of construction company owners talk about what’s going to happen when the next downturn occurs. One of the…
How to Prepare for the Next Down Turn You may say, “I’ve got a backlog stuffed through 2019 and 2020. I don’t have time to think about the next downturn.” Here are 3 things you can do to prepare for the next downturn: Tighten Up Build a Treasure Chest Strengthen Relationships Tighten Up Look…