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Profitability then People
Bonuses, raises, and perks aren’t entitlements—they’re rewards for helping the business win.
If You Want Accountability, Start With Clarity
Accountability doesn’t come from pressure. It comes from clarity. If your expectations are vague, don’t be surprised when the results are, too.
The Construction Company of the Future
The construction company of the future knows its worth, takes care of its people, invests in bold ideas, and dares to be different—and that’s exactly why it wins.
What They Don’t Teach You About Leadership in the Trailer
In construction, the best leadership lessons aren’t taught. They’re lived. And if you’re living them well, the crew notices. They follow not because they have to, but because they want to.
Are You Bidding Too Much?
Bidding more work doesn’t guarantee better results. This article explores why many contractors feel stuck in the low-bid grind—and how clarity, discipline, and relationship-building can shift the focus from chasing volume to winning the right work at the right margin.
Make Time for One-to-Ones
Avoiding one-to-ones might save time in the short term, but it costs you in trust, alignment, and team performance. In this piece, we break down how short, consistent check-ins can uncover issues early, strengthen relationships, and help your people grow. If you want to lead with impact, don’t just manage—show up.
Taking Initiative
If there’s one thing I’ve seen over and over again in this industry, it’s that the people who take initiative tend to stand out. They are often tapped for opportunities. They earn trust with their leaders, and over time, they become the go-to person.
3 Simple Principles to Succeed as a New Manager
Earlier this month, I spoke to a 20-something Estimating Manager who aced the numbers but froze when it came to leading people. She wasn’t sure how to get buy-in, hold her team accountable, or even know if folks wanted to follow her—and the anxiety was real. The good news? Three foundational practices—caring about your people, being authentically you, and simply doing your best—will help any new leader turn that fear into genuine confidence and start building a team that thrives.
Turn Your Foremen Into Coaches — Not Just Taskmasters
Picture a foreman’s morning huddle: safety talk, schedule review, then straight into work. Efficient? Yes. Missed opportunity? Absolutely. When foremen don’t coach—asking questions, sharing the “why,” and spotting rising stars—we sacrifice retention, morale, and the next generation of trades. Learn how tiny leadership moments throughout the day build trust, grow confidence, and equip your crew for long-term success.
Running a Construction Business Is a Team Sport
Imagine showing up on game day with no playbook, no roles, and no plan—just talent and good intentions. That’s what running projects without clear systems feels like: blown assignments, missed opportunities, and a scoreboard that never tells the whole story. To win long-term, you need defined roles, repeatable workflows, real-time tracking, and a culture that rallies the whole crew when the pressure’s on.
Recognition Isn’t Optional
When effort goes unnoticed, performance dips, initiative fades—and eventually, good people move on. Recognition isn’t pizza parties or swag—it’s timely, specific acknowledgment linked directly to results, and it’s the leadership tool that keeps your team motivated, engaged, and pushing forward every day.
Self-Advocacy Without Ego
When Fulton Cure found himself drowning in responsibilities and too proud to ask for help, his Senior PM’s blunt reminder—“You waited until you were burned out to speak up”—became a turning point. In Self-Advocacy Without Ego, Fulton shows how owning your value and communicating needs clearly (without drama or defensiveness) builds trust, speeds growth, and keeps you from hitting the breaking point. Discover the simple habits that turn respectful honesty into a powerful leadership skill.
Purpose Over Pay
Learn how intrinsic motivation—pride in quality work, real responsibility, and seeing your projects change communities—becomes the ultimate retention strategy for today’s jobsite. Discover actionable tips on connecting day-to-day tasks to a bigger mission and empowering your people to lead with purpose.
The Future of Construction Management
In today’s construction world, digital-native Millennials and Gen Z are stepping into leadership roles as the Old School builders—Gen X and Boomers—retire, creating a critical skills gap. Discover why the future of your business depends on fusing hands-on field expertise with tech-savvy management, and how mentoring, servant-leadership training, and field-first onboarding can bridge generations and build lasting growth.
Why Silence Is a Superpower for Leaders
In the high-stakes world of construction leadership, the most powerful tool often isn’t a plan—it’s your ability to listen. Discover how pausing to ask the right questions and truly hearing your team can build trust, prevent costly mistakes, and elevate jobsite performance under pressure.
Are you standing in the way of your business strategy?
Impostor syndrome holds back more construction leaders than you’d think—and it’s killing their strategy.
Learn the 3 mindset shifts that help owners dream bigger, lead bolder, and finally get out of their own way.
The Hard Truth About Retaining Your Top 1% — and How to Nail It
Top talent doesn’t just do the job—they transform it.
The secret to keeping your highest performers? Don’t wait until they’re halfway out the door. Recognize their value, invest in their growth, and build a future they can see themselves in.
What Construction Taught Me About Character
After four decades in the field, I’ve learned the toughest part of construction isn’t the work—it’s who you are while doing it.
These five traits won’t just help you build great projects—they’ll help you build a legacy worth remembering.
Transforming into an Executive
Being tapped for an Executive role is exhilarating—and terrifying. You’ll work harder than you ever have, face self-doubt at every turn, and learn that true leadership means staying flexible in the face of change and speaking up when it matters. Nail those two habits—grace under pressure and a willingness to voice your ideas—and you’ll not only survive your promotion, you’ll thrive in it. Go get it!
Creating a Culture of Accountability—Without Micromanaging
You don’t have to choose between micromanaging and checked-out teams—real accountability starts with crystal-clear expectations, regular checkpoints, and coaching-style conversations that build ownership, not fear. Model the behavior yourself, celebrate wins loudly, and you’ll transform hovering into trust and neglect into excellence.