The Mobile Workforce Podcast

Construction leaders know a lot about the art of construction . But marketing a construction company? That's a whole different story. Promoting a construction company can be challenging, especially in today's competitive market where the landscape is often flooded with advertisements and noise. That's why companies are increasingly thinking outside the box – and their tactics may surprise you.   D...

A construction company's success begins with the successes of its individual employees. And according to Dan Clark , motivational speaker and CEO of The Art of Significance Leadership Development , that individual's success must be channeled through everyone in the company –– from the very top to the very bottom. The result? An engaged and improved workforce, and a culture of excellence and safety...

In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic threw much of the construction industry into disarray, with projects going on hiatus and some businesses going under. And while the majority of the industry adjusted to new safety regulations and got back to business, the metal industry wasn't spared. The virus caused metal mills across the country to close down or dramatically diminished their capacity...

Workforce shortages in the construction industry cause businesses to turn down projects and miss deadlines every single day. And while the competition for experienced workers is fierce, hiring away from competitors and recycling through employees puts a Band-Aid on a bigger problem: the lack of young people choosing construction as a career. Frustrated by this disconnect, ARS Roofing CEO Letitia H...

The construction industry has made positive advancements in recent decades, especially when it comes to technology, engineering and safety. But one area in which the industry continues to lag is the makeup of its workforce. In 2019, women comprised only 10 percent of the construction workforce. And while there is some silver lining – including a growing number of women managers in the field – ther...

Experimental projects encourage creativity in the construction industry. At the forefront of this is Alfonso Oliva , Director of LERA+ – a spinoff of structural-engineering firm LERA . LERA+ pushes the boundaries of creativity with the principles of engineering by way of design optimization, software development, simulation and 3D modeling. The result? A jaw-dropping portfolio that includes some o...

Mental health is a subject that isn't broached often in the world of construction, but according to Stuart Binstock , CEO and President of CFMA , it needs to be. Binstock is on the board of trustees for the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP). CIASP's goal is making people aware that the problem exists in the United States and around the world with groups similar to CIASP...

Construction management teams prioritize the safety of their workers, but rules and regulations can be confusing to keep up with. On top of that, visits and surprise inspections from OSHA and its state-level affiliates can cause anxiety among even the most diligent of construction firms. So how can contractors ensure their job sites are safe and issue-free? According to Cotney Attorneys & Consulta...

The construction world is too competitive and fast-paced to rely on analog systems, especially when it comes to accounting and payroll. This is why the future of construction technology lies in cloud-based software. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, in particular, is on the rise thanks to its ability to connect people from job sites to the main office on any smart device or computer, gi...

The way individuals land jobs and move up in construction companies has changed since social media entered the picture. Today, sites like LinkedIn serve as one's digital brand and resume. And while leveraging technology isn't formally required to get a job in construction, it is how HR and hiring managers search and vet prospective candidates, giving these job seekers a clear edge over their tech-...

Technology permeates every aspect of the construction job site, giving contractors better control of their projects, workforces, safety and budgets. And while creating financially efficient job sites can be a tall order, live field data is a reliable way to get on track. With so many ways live field data streamline business and increase profits, we decided to go straight to the experts to break th...

Being prepared for the unexpected is part of success on the job site. And yet most business owners haven't thought about what it takes to eventually sell or pass down their own business. According to Dan Murray , the Coach at Your Restoration Coach , that's a big mistake. In this episode of the Mobile Workforce Podcast, Dan shares the serious repercussions that stem from not planning a business ex...

Construction can be risky business. Fortunately, with the right information, contractors have the ability to understand their overall exposure to risk. Increasingly, contractors are turning to technology to speed up the process. Typically, people assume this process works much like understanding a stock portfolio. Contractors need insights into their projects across their portfolio to see which ar...

Every industry has trends that come and go, so it's understandable leaders get wary of the latest buzzwords. The true test of what's a shiny toy object versus what has longevity is the value it provides. Take Business Intelligence, or BI for short. BI gives contractors the ability to visualize data and quickly decipher it so they can recognize trends on the job site and take action. The buzz aroun...

There are a lot of stereotypes about the construction world, such as every project is over budget and late.  Most of them are dated and silly, but these misconceptions still weigh the industry down. How? By making it harder to attract good workers and increasing skepticism by prospective customers, to name a few. The good news is there's never been a better time to work in construction, with techn...

As the use of construction technology surges across the industry, an unexpected group is expressing interest in how it works: prospective clients. Current customers and prospective clients understand that technology is valuable for businesses in general. But lately, more and more are beginning to understand how a business' technology (or lack of) can benefit (or hinder) their projects. Whether it'...

A construction company's success hinges in part on how cohesive its finance and field operations teams are. The well-known challenge, however, is that these two teams work in silos and notoriously struggle to align. So how can construction leaders help these two teams overcome rifts that can lead to massive losses and inefficiency?  In this episode, James Coyle, co-founder of Event 1 Software, exp...

Cutting edge technology is no longer just for large construction companies. An increasing number of smaller firms and sub-contractors are implementing tech solutions to improve communications, increase their productivity and protect their businesses.  In this episode, Steve Antill , Chief Revenue Officer of Foundation Software , joins the podcast to discuss technologies subcontractors and small fi...

The construction industry is seeing prefabrication, robotics and automation solutions increase across the board. These new technologies save on costs, increase worker safety and improve quality control. But construction leaders should be proactive in engaging employees early if they're bringing on these solutions. That's because employees may be wary of change and could resist new processes, holdi...

Material delays. Out of stock materials with no anticipated date of availability. These are the realities even the best contractors face from time to time. The good news is there are ways to avoid supplier shortages so you can keep your project's timeline and budget intact.  In this episode, we invited Buck Buchanan , the president of Buchanan Business Consulting, to share his experience from the...

Today's construction projects and job sites require teams to be nimble and agile so they can handle any surprises that come their way. But these capabilities don't just happen. Construction leaders need to be proactive, encourage their employees to be ready for the unexpected and help set everyone up for success.  In this episode of the Mobile Workforce Podcast Jeff Gerardi , the president of ProE...

No one in the construction industry is sitting around on their hands. And if being busy equals success, then every contractor would be a millionaire. We invited Jeffrey Nesbitt , the director of consulting services at CLA , to come on the show and talk about productivity and the costs of not buttoning up your processes and procedures. In today's episode of the Mobile Workforce Podcast, learn how t...

Construction companies dream of securing large clients to increase their size and profits. But the process of identifying, engaging and maintaining those types of clients is easier said than done.   In part two of our conversation with the leadership team at KPost Roofing , C EO, Keith Post , President, Steve Little and CFO, Jayne Williams share what it takes to attract large clients and how compa...

The construction industry hasn't prioritized company culture the way many other industries have. For the most part, this has been due to the transient nature of the work. But today, longevity and consistency in a construction company's workforce is vital, especially with the labor shortages we are all experiencing. And so companies are beginning to put their culture front and center as a means to...

Today's episode of the Mobile Workforce Podcast is all about appearances and the skills construction managers need to be successful in today's market. Damien gives contractors ideas on how to change up the appearance of their job site to encourage success while guiding newbies on the steps it takes to stand out when management positions are available.