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Would it surprise you the best way to increase productivity on the jobsite is through planning and good communication? According to FMi most projects could see up to a 33% increase in productivity through better planning, collaboration, and communication. They go on to say as little as a 10% increase in productivity could double the … Continue reading Good Planning and Communication Increases Jobsite Productivity
Most Subaru vehicles are similar, so this could apply to any Outback or Legacy in the 2015-2019 range. According to most Google searches struts should be replaced every 50-100K miles. I tend to wait until I think I notice a difference in the car's performance. This can be a hard thing considering struts wear down … Continue reading DIY New Rear Struts on a 2015 Subaru Legacy
I pulled this from the latest newsletter by Sahil Bloom called The Most Powerful Paradoxes of Life. Work longer, get less done. Parkinson's Law says that work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion. When you establish fixed hours to your work, you find unproductive ways to fill it. Work like a lion … Continue reading The Productivity Paradox
I attend a lot of meetings and a lack of input from those in attendance is common. It is typically a small percentage that speak up or ask questions. The rest sit and listen (hopefully!) and often leave with unanswered questions or frustrated with decisions. These same people might grab me after the meeting and … Continue reading Speak up! Ask Questions!
I am a construction manager. Currently I am the Executive in charge of Pre-construction with responsibilities to manage our scheduling, virtual design and construction, and pre-construction departments as well as two construction project teams. I deal with a lot of moving parts everyday that can be a challenge. The ability to manage my work load … Continue reading Three Questions to Start My Day
What does it take to reach your full potential or to find the time to reach your goals: I will start with a quote from David Goggins in Can't Hurt Me. Great book. "Our culture has become hooked on the quick-fix, the life hack, efficiency. Everyone is on the hunt for that simple action algorithm … Continue reading Hard Work
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