It’s easy to succumb to the daily pressures and problems of the jobsite. To constantly feel like everything needs to get done today. No one ever told me that it would be okay if I didn’t get it all done. Here’s a tactic to learn where to focus your energy and understand what actually has […]
Tag: Superintendent
A New Idea on Work Instruction Responsibility
The past two years I’ve read tons of books on construction quality, seeking answers to many of the questions I had about managing quality – questions such as how do we tangibly translate what our clients want into construction documents and further to the crews. Most of the books didn’t offer anything new or change […]
Trust Your Teams and Promote Critical Thinking
The superintendent or project manager role can’t be automated. There are many ways to manage, and each team must find their way. This occurs when leaders provide space for critical thinking and trust their teams, acting as coaches and guides to success rather than dictators of process. Process is important, but not at expense of […]