Having Tough Conversations

by | Dec 11, 2019 | Digging Deeper

Whether it’s a performance issue or a situation of feuding employees, having difficult conversations is never easy, but avoiding these conversations will make the situation even worse. The longer you wait, the more problems will affect the workplace. As a...

Groom if You Want to Grow Your People!

by | Nov 20, 2019 | Digging Deeper

Finding and nurturing future leadership talent is a primary concern for most contractors. How can today's leaders train and retain your top talent? And how can you get them the critical knowledge they need to be able RUN YOUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (not manage projects,...

The Paradox of Perspective

by | Nov 13, 2019 | Digging Deeper

Conflict, sadly, seems to be a way of life in the modern construction world. Since we know it will occur, wouldn't it be smart to have a ready-made pathway on which to walk as you seek resolution? What can you do to help deal effectively with conflicts on the jobsite,...

Using a Punch List EFFECTIVELY!

by | Nov 6, 2019 | Digging Deeper

The goal of any punch list is to ultimately get to zero and close the project out successfully. But how do you get there with no misunderstandings? The key is getting all parties to agree to reasonable standards and to apply the standards consistently. Watch Digging...

Choosing the Right Successor

by | Oct 30, 2019 | Digging Deeper

Choosing the right successor can never be considered lightly. The confluence of generational differences, varying leadership styles, candidate capabilities, and organizational needs adds to the stunning complexity of making the right decision. Perhaps the...