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... by Todd Dawalt | Apr 7, 2026 | Podcast
You can be a construction business owner with high standards, strong values, and genuine integrity—and still give your customers a frustrating experience. You intended to give them clarity, but they experienced confusion. You wanted them to feel confident in your... by Todd Dawalt | Mar 25, 2026 | Podcast
A construction company can have loyal customers, a strong reputation, and experienced people—and still depend on the owner for nearly every decision. For years, John Springstead’s business operated that way. Project information lived in his head. He handled... 