Construction is Hard: Presented by RIVET

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Construction is Hard: Presented by RIVET

Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs share decades of experience in truly tackling workforce management problems with thousands of contracting businesses, as well as experiences, challenges, and success from contractors across the globe. They also love to share cigars and bourbon 🥃.

  1. HÁ 1 DIA

    Team Buy-In

    Brian and Gary discuss adopting Workforce Management transformation among construction contractors and the importance of team buy-in, with new co-host Dustin Acker, RIVET Implementation Manager.Learn more at our website or on our social channels: WebsiteLinkedinFacebookYouTube

    1h14min

  2. 12 DE AGO.

    Pushing the boulder up the hill

    The Hot Seat is a burden disguised as a promotion. Some shops call it Director of Field Force. Others, Superintendent. Regardless of the name, it’s a tough job. How long can you ride the lightning before burning out?It doesn’t have to be this way. Becoming the company firefighter isn't something you'll just have to accept because, well, construction is hard. Hopping from job site to job site to job site fixing labor problems doesn't have to be the norm."A little fire prevention helps. The fir...

    15min

  3. 5 DE AGO.

    So you wanna build your own WFM tool?

    Building your own Workforce Management platform is expensive. On top of that, makeshift scheduling tools can’t withstand the test of time and will leave you in a lurch when they inevitably fail. Your people will find the limitations of your software far faster than you expect. It’s a lot harder than it might seem too, because writing spreadsheet macros doesn't necessarily translate to building and maintaining a piece of software. This week's episode takes a deep dive on the hidden hards...

    23min

  4. 22 DE JUL.

    Squandering the Superintendent

    Let’s talk about Superintendents. Who are they, and what do they do? This episode is dedicated to the hardworking people in this mission-critical role that are notoriously burdened by administrative tasks and outdated tools to do their job. Learn more at our website or on our social channels: WebsiteLinkedinFacebookYouTube

    27min

  5. 8 DE JUL.

    Detailing

    The devil is in the details. This episode of Construction is Hard takes a look at the perils of runaway detailing budgets.You probably know a Two Week Thomas. Ask him how much longer he’s on a project, and he’ll always give the same answer: Two weeks.“He becomes the guy in the trailer and he's doing all kinds of things. He's emptying the garbage, you know, he's keeping the copier full of paper. He's sweeping the floors.He's doing everything, right? He’s running out in the field to answer fiel...

    26min

  6. 17 DE JUN.

    A Contractor’s Tech Adoption Mentality Part 2

    We continue our chat with Toby Mitchell from Classic Electric & Consulting about tech adoption for contractors. They dive into how software companies are perceived and how important it is to ensure contractors are the right fit for adopting a tool — or it results in a “failed marriage.” Learn more at our website or on our social channels: WebsiteLinkedinFacebookYouTube

    46min

  7. 17 DE JUN.

    A Contractor's Tech Adoption Mentality

    Season 2 is here, and this time we brought a friend! Hosts Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs are joined by Toby Mitchell, president of Classic Electric & Consulting. Toby shares insights from his paper, providing a simplified guideline and a starting point for contractors who need a roadmap to make confident decisions when adopting new technology. Visit www.constructionishard.com to read the full article or to listen to more episodes.Learn more at our website or on our social channels: Websi...

    44min

  8. 21/11/2023

    Episode 11: Workforce Management R.O.I.

    In the season one finale, Brian & Gary go deep on R.O.I. — return on investment. When you marry Workforce Management principles with a tool fit to the task, you open doors to achieving profits and efficiencies that couldn’t have possibly existed before. Learn the differences between Hard R.O.I. and Soft R.O.I., and how changing up your reporting style can make everyone’s life easier.Learn more at our website or on our social channels: WebsiteLinkedinFacebookYouTube

    50min
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Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs share decades of experience in truly tackling workforce management problems with thousands of contracting businesses, as well as experiences, challenges, and success from contractors across the globe. They also love to share cigars and bourbon 🥃.

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  • Criado por
    RIVET Work
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2024
  • Episódios
    18
  • Classificação
    Explícito
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    © 2024 Construction is Hard: Presented by RIVET
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