Construction Leadership in Crisis: A Real-World Scenario Let’s walk through an actual leadership scenario from a large-scale commercial construction project—with all names changed—so we can unpack key lessons in conflict resolution and construction leadership development. When the original Project Executive (PX), Dan, left the project mid-stream due to personal issues, it created a leadership vacuum….
Skeptical but Curious? If you’re a commercial construction executive, you’re probably hearing a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) these days — and you’re likely skeptical. You’re slammed managing jobs and people, and you don’t have time to play around with every shiny new tech toy. At the same time, you don’t want to be left…
The Alarming Leadership Gap in Today’s Construction Industry According to the latest 2024 FMI and CFMA Ownership Transfer & Management Succession Industry Study, 58% of construction owners have no formal succession plan. Yet no construction professional would break ground without detailed blueprints. Why risk your company’s future without applying the same rigorous planning? As a…
Running a profitable construction business requires more than just building skills—it demands mastery of scheduling, estimating, and accounting. These elements are interconnected, and neglecting any one of them can spell disaster for your cash flow and margins. In this article, we’ll explore how scheduling, estimating, and financial management tie together to drive profitability, using the…
No construction company lasts forever. Either you plan your succession, or someone else will do it for you. The real question isn’t if—it’s how. Sell to your team? Pass it to family? Hunt for a buyer? Shut it down? Each path has its price. Look at XL Construction’s recent play. They didn’t sell or close—they…
Struggling to Build a Strong Leadership Team in Your Construction Company? Many construction professionals struggle when moving from hands-on roles to leadership. You spend years mastering your craft—estimating, project management, or fieldwork—only to realize that success in leadership isn’t about being the best at the job. It’s about building a team that gets the job…