Solution Building

Every minute of every day, we are making choices. Some are simple and seemingly insignificant, while others can change the direction of our lives and businesses. Learning to prioritize those decisions, recognize what...

Builders are often known for being bullheaded, stubborn, and resistant to change. But those traits aren’t necessarily bad. A strong will, resilience, determination, passion, and a good work ethic are all qualities that...

Why do some construction projects become a great experience while others turn into a nightmare? Many of the problems customers face can be traced back to a lack of clarity before construction even begins. Poor...

Large construction projects can make billing complicated, especially when you want payments to be fair to both you and your customer. A payment application gives you a clear way to show what work and materials are being...

You’re a contractor, not a bank, so you shouldn’t have to finance your customer’s project while waiting to get paid. Gene has a signed proposal from Burford’s, but now he needs to figure out how to set up a payment...

Knowing how to build a house, remodel a kitchen, pour concrete, or install HVAC doesn’t automatically mean you know how to run a successful construction business. A group of contractors discovered they were facing many...

If you’re constantly waiting on customers to pay while you’re already paying for labor, materials, and everything else that goes into a project, you may be doing more banking than building. Progress payments can provide...

Business systems should grow with your company, but that doesn't always mean making them bigger. Sometimes the smartest improvement is simplifying a system so each tool has one clear purpose. Learn why separating one...

Growth is a good thing, but sometimes the tools that helped get you there start trying to do too much. Small improvements made over time can cause a simple system to outgrow its original purpose without you even...

Every business has systems, whether they're intentional or not. Sometimes the simplest tools end up making the biggest difference. What started as a basic spreadsheet to assign project numbers eventually became the...

This year marks 250 years of American independence, it's a time to remember the sacrifices that secured our nation's freedom and to appreciate the opportunities those freedoms provide. As business owners, have a...

Every builder knows the importance of having the right tool for the job, but the same mindset doesn't always carry over to running the business. Sales, production, and administration all have to work together to keep a...

Hiring isn't just about finding the right people, but giving them the tools and expectations they need to succeed. Without clear policies, job descriptions, and accountability, even good employees can struggle. Taking...

Why do some employees thrive while others struggle, even when they have similar skills and experience? The answer is that the best team members consistently demonstrate humility, hunger, and people smarts. These three...

When projects are piling up and help is needed, it's tempting to hire the first person who walks through the door. But great teams aren't built by chance. They are built through intentional hiring, asking the right...