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Every Time a Project is Behind Schedule

Adding More Workers to a Delayed Project Can Make It Worse

Brooks’ Law states: “Adding manpower to a late project makes it later.” Throwing more people at a problem doesn’t always speed up progress, it can slow things down.

Dysfunctional Companies

Bring Order to Chaos

With effective leadership, a skilled workforce can contribute to better project outcomes, happier clients, and higher profits. I can help you bring order to chaos.

Keys to Respect for People in Lean Construction

Lean Construction and Respect for People

The Lean Construction principle of Respect for People, why it matters, and how it transforms construction sites into places of innovation, safety, and efficiency.

The Construction Learning Deficit

The Construction Learning Deficit

The construction industry values knowing over learning, leaving workers without proper training and discouraging growth. Here are some improvements to make.

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The Lead Carpenter System: Guide to Successful Job Site Management

The Lead Carpenter System is a simple but powerful system where a highly skilled carpenter takes charge of the job site, especially for remodeling projects.

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How to Outwork Anyone (The Habits of Highly Productive Workers)

An excellent video called How to Outwork Anyone (The Habits of Highly Productive Workers) emphasizes efficiency, craftsmanship, and balancing speed with quality.

Estimates vs Quotations

Estimates vs. Quotations: Which Are Best?

I made a video about Estimates vs. Quotations: Which Are Best? It’s posted on my YouTube channel. You can watch it or read the transcript here.

How to Tell Your Boss You Have Too Much Work

How to Tell Your Boss You Have Too Much Work

I’ve been trying to mentor some young fellows. Was thinking about how to better articulate some advice while walking this afternoon. Came up with this. You can watch the video or read the transcript here.

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How Much to Charge Clients: Earn More Money with Perceived Value Pricing

If you’re wondering how much to charge your clients for your work, and how to earn more money for your work, this video is for you. This is an overview intended for beginning contractors, but even if you think you know it all, you might learn something from this.

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3 Easy Tips to Get More Paying Customers and Grow Your Contracting Business

In this 1 minute video, I’m going to give you 3 easy tips to get more paying customers and grow your contracting business.