When Business Development and Estimating Disagree About the Project
Winning new work is essential to the growth of a construction company. So is making sure the work being won is good for the business. Those two goals usually work [...]
Authority Without Control: When Leaders Are Accountable for Results, They Cannot Influence
Companies want leaders who take ownership. They want people who are accountable for results, solve problems, make decisions, and do not wait for someone else to tell them what to [...]
When Technical Credibility Is Not Enough to Lead the Team
In construction, engineering, architecture, HVAC/R, building automation, water technology, and other areas of the built environment, technical credibility matters. Teams want leaders who understand the work. Clients want confidence that [...]
Project Autopsy Interviews: A Better Way to Evaluate Leadership Candidates
Hiring a leader is different from hiring someone to complete a specific set of tasks. A leadership candidate may have the right title, years of experience and technical background, but [...]
Hiring Leaders Who Can Say No to the Wrong Project
Growth is a major goal for most construction companies. A strong backlog can create stability but does not always mean better business. Some projects look valuable at first but eventually [...]
How to Standardize a Multi-Branch Construction Business Without Eliminating Local Strengths
Expanding into multiple branches can create valuable growth opportunities for a construction company. A larger geographic footprint allows the organization to pursue new clients, enter promising markets, recruit from a [...]
Why Relationship-Driven Recruiting Still Matters in the Built Environment
In construction, engineering, architecture, HVAC/R, building automation, water technology, and private equity, hiring is rarely simple. Companies are not just looking for someone who can perform a role on paper. [...]
Preparing Leaders for Roles That Don’t Exist Yet
The pace of change across construction, manufacturing, and engineering is accelerating faster than ever. Emerging technologies, evolving regulations, and shifting workforce dynamics are reshaping how organizations operate. In this environment, [...]
Are You Ready for Your Top Talent to Retire?
In many manufacturing organizations, the most experienced people on the floor—and often in leadership—are the ones closest to retirement. These are your master technicians, plant managers, engineers, and operations leaders [...]
How to Transition from the Field to the Front Office in Construction
If you've spent your career boots-on-the-ground in construction, you know the job like the back of your hand—how to keep crews moving, solve problems in real time, and deliver projects [...]
