The Value of a Clean Construction Project
Maintaining a clean construction site is a key performance indicator of safety, quality, efficiency, and effective management.
Tag: Management
Podcast Guest
I appeared on a podcast for my first time. It’s called Monday Morning Coffee. I’ve been listening to it for a few years and was invited to be a guest.
Fake It Until You Make It?
“Fake it until you make it,” is a common saying these days. Instead, put your time and effort into learning to be the best that you can be.
Achieving Work-Life Balance and Preventing Burn-Out
Job satisfaction and balance with life outside of work are possible to achieve. Maybe you need to learn to better cope with your situation. Maybe you need time off to refresh. Maybe you need to change your employer, your career, or yourself.
3 Keys for Effectively Managing Expectations
These are simple tips which may seem obvious, but I’m often surprised by professionals who fail to manage expectations. In my estimation, this is the root cause of many costly problems in business.
Book Review: “The Construction MBA: Practical Approaches to Construction Contracting” by Matt Stevens
This is an essential educational textbook, highly recommended for any beginning to intermediate construction project manager or contractor.
Post-Project Review from Construction of a Small House in Chiang Mai, Thailand
When I first started traveling internationally for construction work, I was especially challenged by trying to impose my means and methods on others. Now I try to accept some differences, pick my battles carefully, and be tactful when explaining my reasons. That is a continuous learning process.
Leadership vs. Management – Why Not Both?
It is important to understand the distinctions between management and leadership. Using one’s strengths, as well as improving one’s weaknesses, are keys to success.
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