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We default to what we know. For me, this is all the project details. I have a tendency to focus on every little detail of a project to make sure nothing is missed. This is important, but you also need to step back and think about the bigger picture. What exactly are we doing here … Continue reading Start Right by Knowing the Big Picture
The Request for Proposal (RFP) is typically serves as your initial formal interaction with the client, presenting a crucial opportunity to make a positive impression and demonstrate your company's operational excellence. Once you secure the project it is essential to continue caring about the RFP. A thoughtful review can offer valuable insights that help set … Continue reading Start Right by Understanding the RFP and Your Company’s Response
Partnerships are a cornerstone of every successful project. Whether you have the luxury of choosing your partners or find yourself in assigned pairings, adapting to change is key. Every new project is an opportunity to meet new people and learn new ways of building. This is one thing I find rewarding about working in construction—it's … Continue reading Start Right by Knowing Your Project Partners
A summary of this series is provided in this post: Start Right | Stay Right on Construction Projects. It is important to know who you are working for and how they operate as a business and as a person. Every member of your team can and should build relationships and understand your client. These relationships … Continue reading Start Right by Understanding Your Client
Early in my career I was working on a large expansion to the FedEx sorting facility in Indianapolis. I was talking to one of the Superintendents on the project and he told me: "If we start right we can stay right" Clem Cook - at least that is who I heard it from! This simple … Continue reading Start Right | Stay Right on Construction Projects
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