Construction Industry Insights
Subscribe to our newsletters and be the first to receive fresh content as soon as it’s released!
See Below for All Past Newsletters
If you are looking for more personalized advice, take our free, short assessment to find out where your company is at:
How to Succeed as a New Manager
Leadership isn’t about being perfect—it’s about caring deeply for your people, being authentic about who you are, and consistently doing your best. When you practice these three simple principles, the anxiety of ‘Am I doing this right?’ starts to fade, and your team will follow you because they want to, not because they have to.
How to Find a Mentor
A mentor can change everything—from finding fulfillment to accelerating your career—but only if you’re ready to commit, listen, and apply what you learn.
Excellent Contractors Make Their Own Rules
There’s no such thing as apples-to-apples in construction. Unlike products, services are defined by people—and people are never the same. When you lead with operational excellence, safety, and efficiency, you stop competing on price and start winning on value.
Before You Burnout, Get Some Rest
If you want to accomplish great things, one of your job responsibilities is to show up and be at your best. To be a great worker, you need to rest, enjoy the moment, and give yourself credit for the work you’ve already done. You’re no good to anyone if you’re burned out.
Is Construction Still a Relationship Business?
Relationships don’t just make projects smoother; they make work more human, more profitable, and a whole lot less miserable. Five minutes on the phone beats five days of email chains every time.
How to Use ChatGPT Without Looking Like a Clone
ChatGPT can be a powerful tool—but only if you use your own brain. Don’t just copy and paste. Rewrite in your voice, fact-check, and add the experiences only you can bring. AI is leverage, not a replacement.
Smart Business Development for Subcontractors
Business development isn’t about chasing every opportunity—it’s about building real partnerships. Focus on GCs who value your time, respect your expertise, and give you a true seat at the table.
Challenging Imposter Syndrome
When impostor syndrome shows up, I remind myself: I am not my emotions. I am the observer of my emotions. And I get to choose what I believe.
Stop Gossip Before it Starts
Culture is shaped by what leaders tolerate. If you tolerate gossip, you’re encouraging it.
We All Have Biases - Just Don’t Let Them Control Your Business
If you don’t learn to recognize your thoughtless patterns and the heuristics behind them, you may fail to take advantage of a host of opportunities to create a better result.
Simple is Smart
Working “on” your business is an exciting prospect, but avoid this common mistake.
From Doer to Developer in Construction Leadership
Delegation isn’t about doing less—it’s about leading better.
The Best Leaders Are Curious
Pretending to know everything isn’t leadership—it’s ego. And ego will stall your growth faster than anything else.
The Best Contractors Are Never Satisfied — That’s Why They Stay the Best
What separates the top 2% isn’t just operational discipline or financial savvy… it’s the relentless pursuit of better.
Why Does Your Business Exist?
Your core purpose is the foundation of your strategy—it’s not what you do, but why you exist. When you lead with purpose, every decision becomes clearer, every message sharper, and your business begins to stand for something more. If you can answer why you exist, you’re already ahead of the pack.
Mental Muscle: What Construction Leaders Can Learn from Pro Athletes
High-performing field leaders have more in common with athletes than you'd think. Both operate under intense pressure, adapt to unpredictable conditions, and rely on resilience just as much as skill. At Well Built, we believe it's time to train the mental side of construction leadership—focus, recovery, mindset, and reflection are the disciplines that keep teams steady and strong.
Profitability then People
Bonuses, raises, and perks aren’t entitlements—they’re rewards for helping the business win.
If You Want Accountability, Start With Clarity
Accountability doesn’t come from pressure. It comes from clarity. If your expectations are vague, don’t be surprised when the results are, too.
The Construction Company of the Future
The construction company of the future knows its worth, takes care of its people, invests in bold ideas, and dares to be different—and that’s exactly why it wins.
What They Don’t Teach You About Leadership in the Trailer
In construction, the best leadership lessons aren’t taught. They’re lived. And if you’re living them well, the crew notices. They follow not because they have to, but because they want to.