MindForge: Huddle Sessions

Construction has a communication problem, and the industry has the numbers to prove it. Poor communication is estimated to cost the U.S. construction industry billions of dollars each year through rework, delays, and preventable inefficiencies. We're sharing a new MindForge blog that explores how Skanska tackled this challenge on a 52-acre healthcare project with more than 700 workers on site ever...

Most software rollouts in construction don’t fail because of the technology. They fail because teams are asked to change before they understand why the change matters. We’re sharing a new MindForge blog that explores one of the biggest challenges construction leaders face during implementation: getting real adoption in the field. Because successful rollouts aren’t built on training schedules or go...

Construction Safety Week brings focus to hazard awareness, training, and prevention. But one critical factor often goes unaddressed: whether workers feel safe speaking up about what they see in the field. Even in structured safety conversations, crews identify less than half of the hazards they actually face. The gap isn’t just about recognition. It’s about whether concerns are shared in the first...

This blog highlights a growing gap between the fast changing nature of construction work and the outdated ways critical information is communicated on jobsites. As a significant portion of the workforce is Spanish speaking, the lack of consistent, real time communication in workers’ native language creates serious challenges. Current solutions like ad hoc translation or disconnected documents are...

This episode explores how jobsite alerts and information flow must evolve to meet the expectations of a multigenerational workforce. It highlights the growing gap between traditional communication methods and the real-time, mobile-driven expectations of younger workers, and how that gap impacts safety, productivity, and retention. The piece outlines five key strategies general contractors can use...

As data center construction accelerates, jobsites are growing to the size of small cities. Thousands of workers, constant change, and tight labor conditions make keeping everyone informed more critical than ever. In this episode, safety leaders from Weitz Construction share what happens when traditional communication methods break down at scale and why jobsite alerts and emergency alerts have beco...

This episode is the audio version of our blog, “Mental Health on the Jobsite: Start with Yourself.” Inspired by insights from mental health advocate Josh Rizzo, this narrated piece explores why caring for yourself is crucial, especially in high-stress industries such as construction. You’ll hear themes of self-compassion, the power of listening, and Josh’s reminder that we are all the pilots of ou...

Huddles are essential, but they’re not enough on a 2,000-person data-center project. In this episode, we unpack how high-risk activities (like crane picks, hot work, energized tie-ins, and critical lifts) should be communicated so everyone on site, not just the performing crew, stays in the know. You’ll hear a practical playbook: huddle at the workface and then broadcast site-wide; use a three-tou...

In construction, success is built on thousands of small decisions made by workers in the field every day. But how can leaders influence those decisions to align with safety, quality, and project goals? In this episode, we explore how modern social media influencing tactics can be applied to jobsite communication. Join us as we discuss the power of authenticity, trust, and direct messaging in shapi...

In this episode of the MindForge Podcast, we tackle one of the most common—and costly—challenges on construction sites: how to ensure every frontline worker gets the critical updates they need to stay safe, productive, and informed. Whether you're overseeing a crew of 50 or managing a massive project with thousands of workers, effective communication can make or break your job. Stokes McIntyre bre...

Discover the latest insights from the construction industry as we dive into the challenges faced by specialty contractors. From an aging workforce to recruiting from diverse backgrounds, learn how companies are adapting to ensure a resilient workforce. Tune in for expert strategies and solutions to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

In this 30-minute session, MindForge CEO Stokes McIntyre walks through the top five decisions that make the biggest impact on a construction jobsite. Small but mighty, these are decisions that, made poorly, can drive the largest drains on money, time, and materials. Made well, though, they can be your crew’s biggest sources of productivity, quality, and even safety.

1:1 with Taylor Murray, Division Manager, Safety for Danella Construction Corporation Taylor emphasized safety, teamwork, effective communication in infrastructure development, and managing a widespread workforce while prioritizing safety and continuous learning.