Something widely believed about construction software, and why it’s backwards
The belief I keep running into Most contractors think software is something you add once the business is big enough to need it. Get the crews working, get the jobs coming in, and eventually buy a system to keep it all organized. I think that order is backwards. The businesses that struggle the most are […]
The choice between hiring for a role and hiring for a gap
Two job postings, same title Say you need a project coordinator. You write a job posting. It lists software, years of experience, maybe a degree preference. Fifty resumes come in. You interview the five that look best on paper. That process feels careful. It is also often wrong, because it hires for a title instead […]
Technology Doesn’t Build Roads, People Do: Why the Human Side of Construction Still Matters Most
I spend a lot of my time talking about technology. I work with software every day, and I believe construction has only scratched the surface of what better technology can do for our industry. It can improve communication, reduce wasted time, organize information, and help contractors make better decisions. But the more time I spend […]
Growing Without Growing Pains: The Systems Every Contractor Needs Before Expanding Into New Markets
Growth is exciting. I do not know many contractors who started a business hoping to stay the same size forever. Most people get into construction because they enjoy building things, solving problems, and creating opportunities. Naturally, when new markets open up, the instinct is to take advantage of them. I understand that feeling. There is […]