3 Simple Ways to Maximize Your Impact I had a great conversation with Mike Bowbeer who is the Vice President of City Service Paving. He’s been winning work in his niche for many many decades. I asked him for three pieces of advice for estimators in the next 90 days to maximize their impact….
Well, the answer is you can’t because productivity is not in their control. What is in their control is the activity that leads to the productivity. You cannot control productivity, but you can control activity. And if you control activity, it will lead to productivity. So, make sure that they understand the activities they need…
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…