According to Gallup national polling, employee engagement is at a 30-year low. They report that only 31% of people consider themselves highly engaged. 17% report being unengaged. And 52% are…
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I bet you think you know most of your field leaders pretty well. What they think and what is important to them. They’ve been working for you quite a while.…
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It’s 10:47 PM, a month ago. On the road, few good options exist to eat. Waffle House, Denny’s, and more than a few gas stations have served me well in…
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There is a streak of cowardice across the construction industry. And it runs from top management to the field. For an industry that prides itself on performance, grit, and accountability,…
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For ten plus years, the conversation has been around the shortage of workers for the construction industry and the aging out of many more, with a weak talent pipeline ahead.…
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Almost every contractor has a values statement. And in most cases, it ranges somewhere from aspirational feel-good to client-centric bullshit marketing. Sounds good. Looks good on the website. Serves as a differentiator in…
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NO MORE SUCK IT UP! A little more by all of us. A little more for all of us. I have one. And I bet you do, too. Someone in our family or…
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The construction industry is a vital sector that requires hard work and dedication. However, behind the hustle and bustle of construction lies a hidden struggle that often goes unnoticed –…
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Everest Base Camp. The Inca Trail. Patagonia. Zion. Iceland. Half Dome. The Milford Trek. The Dolomites. The Sahara. We’ve had good times, my friends. But, you’re tired and worn. And…
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COMPELLING. INSIGHTFUL. RELEVANT NOW. 2000 Construction Industry leaders received the National Apprenticeship Survey. The results are in. It includes your views and best practices along with the reported challenges…
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