Balancing a Demanding Career With Lifelong Passion Projects
The Challenge of Juggling Responsibilities As a construction superintendent, my days are often filled with tight schedules, complex logistics, and a constant stream of decisions that impact both my team and the projects we manage. On top of this, I have personal passions and projects that I care deeply about. Finding balance between the demands […]
Navigating Challenges on the Job Site: Leadership Tips for Superintendents
Working in construction is as rewarding as it is challenging. As a superintendent, I’ve spent years managing teams, coordinating schedules, and ensuring projects are completed safely and efficiently. Over time, I’ve learned that leadership on the job site is about more than just meeting deadlines—it’s about fostering a culture of accountability, communication, and mutual respect. […]
Why I Measure Success by More Than Money or Projects
As an entrepreneur and construction professional, I have always been surrounded by metrics. Project deadlines, budgets, and profit margins often dominate conversations in the business world. For years, I measured success by these tangible outcomes, believing that completing more projects and earning more money were the ultimate indicators of achievement. Over time, however, my perspective […]
Why Construction Skills Make You a Better Entrepreneur
For many people, construction and entrepreneurship might seem like very different worlds. One involves hammers, blueprints, and sawdust, while the other conjures up ideas, investors, and spreadsheets. But over the years, I have realized that the skills I developed in construction have directly shaped my abilities as an entrepreneur. Planning, problem-solving, budgeting, and adaptability are […]
Why Every Day Is a Chance to Improve the Lives of Animals in Need
When it comes to animal rescue, no two days are ever the same. One day you might be bottle-feeding a litter of kittens. The next, you could be coaxing a frightened dog out of a crate. Every day brings new challenges, but it also brings new opportunities to make a difference. In rescue work, even […]
How Good Work Ethics Set the Foundation for Every Successful Build
In construction, the quality of the work depends on more than just tools, materials, and blueprints. The attitude and integrity of the crew can make or break a project. Good work ethics are like the foundation of a building, without them, everything else is at risk. Strong work ethics keep a project on schedule, maintain […]
Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves: Why I Make Time for Rescue Work
How It Started People know me for building homes, but not everyone knows about the other kind of work that feeds my soul, rescuing animals. Whether it’s pulling over on the side of the road to help a stray dog or volunteering with local shelters, animal rescue has become a big part of who I […]
The Morning Prayer and the Power Saw: Finding Purpose in Everyday Work
The Start That Sets the Tone Every morning before I lace up my boots or fire up a saw, I start with a quiet moment of prayer. It doesn’t have to be long or fancy. Sometimes it’s just a few words of thanks. Other times, I ask for strength, patience, or wisdom, especially if I […]