Abernethy Contracting

HIRING We have some of the best paving crews around and we keep them busy in and around charlotte! Do you have paving experience, or eager to learn? Let us know! Paving season is ramping up and we are looking to add to the team! Visit the link! https://lnkd.in/eceAupbk

Monday mornings Do you dread getting back into the swing of things on Mondays, or do you face it head-on, ready to conquer the week? Mondays often set the tone for the rest of the week, so make sure to set it off right! Especially on the first Monday after a time change, we tend to use excuses to hit the snooze button and not show up with the energy we need. Start setting the pace on Monday morning and maintain that momentum throughout the week!

Attitudes: The Key to Growth Attitudes are the #1 indicator of an individual’s potential for growth. Not every day is glamorous with big equipment and photo-worthy jobs. Sometimes, you have to hold the door while your buddy relocates the job site phone booth. I often speak with people who want to join our team, and I make sure to emphasize the importance of good attitudes. Simply put, a good attitude is a mindset of willingness. It’s the willingness to grab a shovel, take time to teach, give a new guy seat time, or stay late on the site. Good attitudes always outshine skill sets.

Friday Wins With a full week approaching the rearview, it’s important to take time to reflect on the wins of the week. Where did we succeed and where can we improve next week? Celebrate wins and brainstorm improvements together as a team. We’re only as good as our collective efforts and desire for improvement.

How do you begin? Morning routines are a comforting space we all navigate. Whether it’s the routine before leaving home or the routine when you arrive at the office, there’s a standardized process to what you do. Job sites should be no exception. Establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for initiating and concluding our daily routines provides our crews with a sense of comfort and confidence.

Thankful for people willing to make hay when it shines!

How are all the people at Abernethy Contracting so shredded? This gym is in their office! The other week when we were there, we used it for the morning PT routine that is a signature of the Ground Crew peer group meetings. Not mandatory, but it’s an option ?? Hearing Chad talk about why they built the gym and how some of their folks have started using it at lunch break or after work just fires me up so much. It’s so encouraging to see companies taking care of people beyond the scope of their job description. Health, finances, mental fitness, personal discipline and high standards, and even spiritual care are all well beyond what might have been in the job posting, but it’s how these great companies are operating. Take care of the people and they’ll take care of the profit.

It was a honor to host such an impressive group of hungry entrepreneurs! Doors are always open!

We’re excited to host this awesome group of change makers!

With the changing seasons comes a mix of emotions. The cold and darkness can be overwhelming, and the wet ground seems like it'll never see the sun again. Long days are few and far between, and getting out of bed can feel like a monumental task. Yet, it's in these moments that you discover your inner strength and perseverance. We strive to make the most of every day and be a force for good. Keep pulling because sunny days are coming!