A wise construction leader uses production information to determine a crew's efficiency. When properly educated on what performance numbers mean, even an hourly laborer can benefit by recognizing acceptable or nonacceptable work.
Without clear, accurate, and timely information about production, decision-makers have a difficult time making the best decisions. Timely and accurate information in the hands of your leaders and crews can and will make you money.
The Performance Pyramid is an employee improvement process for coaching any new worker to become a better worker. This entire article is dedicated to training.
As the coach of a construction team, you should continually observe your "players"—at all skill levels and then do everything possible to motivate them. This article considers some coaching strategies.
Is your bid getting fair consideration? Does it stand out from the rest of the crowd? More important, do customers understand your proposals and are they leading to sales? For concrete contractors to be profitable in today's competitive marketplace, addressing these questions is essential. Here is a checklist of 12 minimum standards that will certainly improve the clarity and professionalism of your bids. But to get top dollar, you must go beyond the minimum. Consider upgrading your bid package by using additional customer-focused strategies.
