Introducing Well Built:

How the Top 2% of Construction Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence

The construction industry faces major headwinds―from fluctuating markets and attracting enough talent to unreasonably tight margins, and so much more. Yet some elite contractors consistently achieve double or triple the profits through these challenges.

What's the key to their success?

After advising hundreds of contractors for fifteen years, author Chad Prinkey knows it comes down to having the right systems and culture in place across your business. In his book Well Built, Prinkey lays out the roadmap for contractors to make meaningful upgrades in how they operate, strategize, manage teams, win new business, and deliver for customers. You'll learn the step-by-step process contractors can use to join the top 2% and gain durable competitive advantages that increase profits for the long haul.

Real transformation doesn't happen overnight―but with Prinkey's straightforward methodology, construction executives finally have a clear path to reach the top tier of industry performers.

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Meet the Author

After advising hundreds of contractors for fifteen years, author Chad Prinkey knows it comes down to having the right systems and culture in place across your business. In Well Built, Prinkey lays out the roadmap for contractors to make meaningful upgrades in how they operate, strategize, manage teams, win new business, and deliver for customers. Real transformation doesn't happen overnight—but with Prinkey's straightforward methodology, construction executives finally have a clear path to reach the top tier of industry performers. 

Chad is also the Founder of Well Built Construction Consulting, where he guides construction executives to unlock higher performance and success. He has successfully developed nearly two hundred meaningful client relationships in the building industry across North America by delivering real results and maintaining trust since 2008.

In addition to his background and passion for construction, Chad is a performer by nature and by training. He relishes opportunities to speak to groups and move people and is a co-host of The Morning Huddle Construction Show podcast. He lives in Baltimore County, Maryland, with his wife Lindsey, their three sons, and two black labs. 

Note from the author: "Well Bult: How the top 2% of contractors create superior value, profits, and excellence" is my first book. I'm thrilled to share it with you, and can't wait to keep writing!

Chad Prinkey

Author/CEO of Well Built Consulting

"Well Built is a clear, in-depth step-by-step guide to creating and maintaining a successful construction business."

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Critical Acclaim

"A masterful introduction to succeeding in a difficult industry."

Kirkus Indie

"Prinkey’s passion for helping companies reach excellence shines throughout [...]."

BookLife by Publishers Weekly Editor's Pick

What People are Saying.

  • "Prinkey gives us the model and tools to consistently be the best as a construction contractor. Those that adopt these principles will no longer need to ask how they can be considered best in class but will be well on their way to achieving that goal."

    Dan Novack

    President, Balfour Beatty

  • "I've had the good pleasure of working with Chad and his team for over 14 years. During that time, our business has grown tenfold and Chad played a leading role on the team that made this possible. The concepts and principles he taught us when we had 300 employees apply today with our team of 2,500. His sincere interest in others, his passion for teaching and his ability to relate and articulate the basic principles of training and sales makes this book worth the read. I highly recommend it."

    Craig Ruppert

    Founder Ruppert Landscape / Ruppert Companies

  • "Leading a construction company through turbulent, complicated times like ours is challenging. Well Built is an actionable playbook on how to do it well. This is a must-read for any current or aspiring construction executive."

    Kevin Rogge

    President, Harvey-Cleary Builders

  • "Well Built is a game-changer for construction business owners and executives seeking lasting prosperity. This book is a blueprint for excellence, providing a strategic approach that will help you build an action plan to ensure your construction business thrives. We have considered Chad a partner to our business for a long time, and I would urge you not to miss out on the wisdom that has in-part fueled our success."

    Frank Settleman

    President, Chesapeake Contracting Group

  • "Having had the privilege of collaborating with Chad Prinkey during his tenure with our company as a consultant, I can attest firsthand to his profound insights into effective leadership. In his new book, Well Built, Chad Prinkey distills years of hands-on experience and strategic wisdom into a comprehensive guide for aspiring and established leaders alike."

    Buddy Henley

    LEED AP, BD+C--; President, Henley Construction Co., Inc.

  • "Chad Prinkey's Well Built: How the Top 2% of Construction Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence is a game-changer for the industry. His insights have helped me build the competitive edge needed for success. Prinkey's guidance equips contractors with the strategies and mindset necessary to transform their construction business. This book is a blueprint for excellence, empowering leaders to thrive and stand out in an ever-competitive landscape. It is a must-read for those committed to achieving remarkable results."

    Aaron Shapiro

    Business Development Manager, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.

  • "I discovered Chad through his efforts to create content to help improve GC-subcontractor relations. His advocacy for creating a healthier environment for everyone by working on the root causes of industry dysfunction was refreshing and caught my attention immediately. We work closely with Chad and his team to help Contexture deliver customer delight without sacrificing our business objectives. The construction industry needs more voices like his."

    Brianna Goodwin​

    President & CEO, Contexture

  • "Strong leaders show the path forward and inspire people to become the best version of themselves. They also have the courage and conviction to challenge the status quo and stand for positive change. Chad has risen to his position as a sought-after consultant and thought leader in the construction industry by doing both of these things consistently. His book, Well Built, provides clear, inspirational, and actionable advice for General Contractors and Trade Contractors. The message is right on target for the needs of today's construction industry."

    Jason E. Keller

    Managing Partner, Block Companies

  • "As a multigenerational mechanical contractor with multiple locations, we were seeking a systematic way to run our business into the future. We read [other books on the subject] and loved the framework but wanted someone who deeply understood contractors to help facilitate the essential business decisions we needed to make. We've found the systematic approach Chad has taken with our team to mesh nicely with concepts with EOS to drive real results for us. In Well Built, Chad brings answers to questions facing contractors who want to create a more sustainable business."

    Dominic D. Magnolia

    Vice President, Magnolia Companies

  • "Chad inspires construction leaders wherever he goes, which I’ve experienced firsthand in his work with our team. When he speaks at trade association events, they are consistently the best-attended and reviewed events of the year. We’ve considered him a trusted partner to our business for years, and through that partnership, we’ve become a larger, more effective, and more profitable business. Chad’s in-depth experience with so many contractors has given him an extremely well-rounded and valuable perspective on common challenges and best practices from around the industry. Well Built is clearly a culmination of the principles we’ve found so influential over the years, and every commercial construction leader should keep a copy on hand."

    Evan Winston

    President, Hercules Fence

  • "We first met Chad as a speaker at an industry conference and found his insights to be right on target with the realities facing trade contractors. His team has been delivering excellent results for our company ever since! We especially appreciate his perspective from working with General Contractors and Developers to help us understand what our clients need from us. Well Built organizes Chad’s insights into a system we can follow to create consistent success in our business."

    Mark Huntley

    Principal, Anchor Mechanical

  • "Chad Prinkey’s Well Built provides construction companies with an actionable blueprint for success. Chad’s years of experience as a consultant to construction firms have lent him the expertise and perspective to identify what smart companies need to do to build winning teams, run profitable projects, and skillfully manage risk. From my personal experience in working closely with Chad, leaders seeking to grow their firms won’t want to miss this thoughtful guide."

    Steve Houff

    President, Plano-Coudon Construction