You know what doesn’t set culture? A fiery Monday morning speech about accountability, followed by you showing up late to Tuesday’s...

There’s a fuzzy line between being thorough and being too thorough. I’m not one of those “just grind harder” people. I don’t believe in...

Have you ever watched a NASCAR race? There’s this moment near the end of the race when cars have enough fuel to finish, but they still...

Let’s be honest: normal people aren't excited when they hear the word "audit". But here’s the secret - audits are actually easy and are...

We’ve all heard the refrain about the importance of keeping a jobsite clean and tidy because the client may not know what a hammer drill...

Or: How to Be a Standout Without Being Superman There’s this old phrase that keeps popping into my head lately: “In the land of the...

If you’ve ever managed a construction project—or even just sat in the meetings—you know one universal truth: before a single shovel hits...

I’ve come to believe that most people want  to do the right thing. They genuinely want to contribute, be helpful, and get things done....

When I started my first project out of college, I was thrown into a world that felt equal parts fascinating and intimidating. I was in...

Everyone knows the basics of first impressions. Look people in the eye, give a firm handshake, say your name clearly - yada yada. We've...

Ever stare down a task so big and confusing that your brain just kind of... locks up? That was me a few years ago. I was working as a...

Let’s talk about something most folks in construction project management don’t say out loud: we kind of love the chaos . Now, I don’t...

The Noise of Advice Advice is cheap. And it's everywhere. Especially in construction. You can't walk across a jobsite without somebody...

Let me ask you a weirdly specific question: have you ever caught yourself using your blinker in an empty parking lot?  If so, what were...

Let’s be honest - no one gets into construction because they love spreadsheets and calendars and talking about paperwork. But here’s the...

Early in my career, I gave what I thought was a perfectly fine briefing to a crew of East Tennessee ironworkers. I ran through the scope,...

A few years ago, I was at an event that had one of those quirky, charming catering setups. Instead of cookies or cupcakes, they went...

A few years back, I worked with a guy from California who came out to Colorado for a quick work trip. It was February. It was cold. He...

You know that quote by Stephen King? "It can be learned, but it can't be taught." When I first heard it, I had to sit with it for a...