Clarity on One Page: The Tool Every Construction Company Needs

I’ve spent years working with business owners and CEOs in construction. Often, I see their frustration at the lack of alignment and accountability in their teams. They tell me they’re running hard but not seeing results. Everyone’s not on the same page. The solution is simple: a One-Page Plan (OPP)1. As a Metronomics-certified coach, it’s the tool I build with my clients to drive clarity, alignment, and accountability.?

Here’s why it works and how to get started:

Q: Why does my company need an OPP?

A: One of the most common traps owners and CEOs fall into is assuming their team is aligned. I often ask, “Do you believe your leadership team is on the same page?” Most say yes, but when I ask them to show me the page, they can’t. An OPP is the shared view for your company. Without it, strategy becomes fragmented, and accountability falls apart.?

Q: What makes an OPP so effective?

A: An OPP condenses everything - your vision, values, and strategy - onto one page, making it impossible to lose sight of the big picture. It connects where you want to go (your North Star) with how you’re going to get there. Instead of running hard but in different directions, doubling efforts and missing critical goals, an OPP helps your leadership team operate as a single, cohesive unit, executing with precision towards shared objectives.

Q: How do you begin creating an OPP?

A: You have to zoom out before you can zoom in. Start with the question, “Where do we want to go?” That’s your North Star. It’s your ultimate bucket-list destination, the BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) 2 that aligns your team. From there, we break it down into a 3-Year Highly Achievable Goal (3HAG) 3, a 1-Year Plan, and then quarterly priorities. It’s a process of working backwards to ensure every action aligns with the larger vision.

Q: I don’t see accountability on an ordinary day. How is an OPP different?

A: Accountability is built into every layer of the OPP. When a client of mine first came to me, they were successful on paper but chaotic in practice. Their OPP became a pivotal tool, turning abstract goals into clear priorities and measurable actions. Now, every quarter, they revisit the plan, recalibrate as needed, and keep moving forward confidently.

Q: What’s the one mistake I should avoid at all costs?

A: Doing it alone. I’ve seen too many CEOs try to map out their OPP in isolation, then expect the team to follow it without question. Strategy is a team sport. When your leadership team is involved in creating the OPP, they’ve got their DNA in it and they’re driving it. That kind of buy-in transforms a strategy from something conceptual, to something actionable and real.

Q: When’s the best time to create an OPP?

A: Right now. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today. The longer you wait, the more resources you waste running in circles. Starting an OPP today sets the stage for alignment and accountability tomorrow.

If you’re feeling frustrated or stuck, like your company has hit a plateau, this is your opportunity to pivot. Building your OPP doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. Start simple. Ask, “Where do we want to go?” From there, begin defining the steps to get there, one quarter at a time.

To get started, visit apexnorthcoaching.com. Grab The CEO Playbook and your free OPP Template and take the first step toward clarity, alignment, and real accountability. If you need support, we’re here to help you!

1 Source: Metronomics

2 Source: Built to Last, Jim Collins

3 Source: 3HAG Way, Shannon Susko?