by Todd Dawalt | Jul 20, 2026 | Podcast
Your construction company may have project management software, experienced employees, and millions of dollars in revenue—and still be less systematized than a Waffle House. That is because software does not automatically create a reliable operating system. At Waffle...
by Todd Dawalt | Jul 13, 2026 | Podcast
Why does hiring in a construction business feel like an emergency every time? Many owners wait until someone quits, the team reaches its breaking point, or the owner can no longer carry the workload. Then they rush to fill the empty seat, rely on gut instinct, and...
by Todd Dawalt | Jun 8, 2026 | Podcast
Your project managers are stretched thin. Superintendents cannot be everywhere. Details are falling through the cracks, and too many questions still make their way back to you. It may seem obvious that the company needs another person. But hiring is not always the...
by Todd Dawalt | Apr 27, 2026 | Podcast
Cost-plus contracts can look like the safest option for a custom builder or remodeler. If material prices increase, labor takes longer, or the client changes the scope, the contractor passes those costs through and adds the agreed fee. On paper, that appears to reduce...
by Todd Dawalt | Apr 23, 2026 | Podcast
High-end remodeling clients may expect a custom result, but that does not mean they should control the process. When clients dictate how the project operates, decisions get delayed, scopes become less clear, trade partners receive incomplete information, and the...