May 29, 2025
How Bomb Disposal Can Improve Your Remote Meetings
Jumping around topics in a virtual meeting is like frantically cutting wires without knowing which one will set off the alarm; it’s confusing, stressful, and ineffective. In this episode, I share a memorable analogy for running smoother remote meetings...
May 24, 2025
Why “The Trades Agreed to It” Isn’t a Free Pass
We’ve all heard it: “The trades agreed to it.” But in construction, that phrase is often used to justify impossible schedules or poorly planned work. In this episode, I explain why simply getting verbal agreement from your trade partners doesn’t guarantee...
May 24, 2025
When Standardization Goes Too Far
Is your company’s push for standardization stopping you from innovating? In this episode, I respond to a superintendent whose new tool could improve project meetings but might not fit management’s “everything the same” policy.
We’ll talk about the difference between a...
May 24, 2025
How to Read Construction Drawings Without Overwhelm
When you get a brand-new set of drawings, where do you even start? In this episode, I share my step-by-step method for reviewing drawings in a way that’s organized, relevant, and manageable no matter your role or experience level.
We’ll cover how to match...
May 24, 2025
Daily Huddles: Beginner vs. Advanced
Most daily huddles in construction are just quick check-ins, not true planning sessions. In this episode, I break down the difference between a basic “information-sharing” huddle and an advanced, three-tiered huddle system that improves flow in the field.
You’ll learn why...