Construction is Hard podcast

The Hot Seat is a burden disguised as a promotion to Superintendent. 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. A #WorkforceManagement platform can help you prevent losing your most experienced employees to extreme stress. This week, Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs offer their insights on one of the most exhausting jobs for a contractor. Listen Now?? https://hubs.ly/Q02LT7rf0

Building your own Workforce Management platform is expensive. It’s harder than it might seem, too. On this episode, Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs take a deep dive on the hidden hardships of building your own WFM tool. Writing #spreadsheet macros doesn't necessarily translate to building and maintaining a piece of software. And your people will find the limitations of your tool way before you expect. Before you know it, you’ve dug a hole so deep that you can’t see out of it. It’s easier (and cheaper) to find the right software partner that will listen to your needs and tailor solutions to your business, trust us. #WorkforceManagement #Construction #Podcast Listen Now: https://hubs.ly/Q02K3jyM0

Are you a #superintendent, or company fireman? This week Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs discuss “Squandering the Superintendent” and how to help your labor planners break out of their spreadsheets and delegate responsibilities so they can focus on wringing the most efficiency out of projects instead of carrying the entire labor management weight alone. Hint: They need a #WorkforceManagement Platform (RIVET Work). Listen Now: https://hubs.ly/Q02HqKlH0

NEW EPISODE You know Two Week Thomas. Ask how much longer he’s on a job, you’ll always get the same answer. He’ll sink your detailing budget. This season is all about "lumps of coal," AKA actionable insights that can lead to better business outcomes. To learn more about Two Week Thomas and life before AutoCAD, join Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs for the latest episode of Construction is Hard. https://hubs.ly/Q02FN_1s0 #workforcemanagement #constructionishardpod #technology

Part 2 is live: Failed marriages between contractors and tech partners. Brian Witt, Gary Fuchs and Toby Mitchell share more notes on tech adoption. Toby talks process mapping, Brian talks about RIVET implementations and Gary recalls his journey at Westphal & Company, Inc. Listen here ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02D0WPk0

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 Corp Electric & Consulting. Toby, also the chair of ELECTRI International’s ConTech Committee, is passionate about educating contractors on technology adoption and moving the industry forward. Toby provides a simplified guideline and a starting point for contractors who need a roadmap to make confident decisions when adopting new technology. Subscribe ?? : https://lnkd.in/gE5DTji2 Listen ?? : https://lnkd.in/gVYdG9je #Podcast #Construction #WorkforceManagement

This Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eastern join Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs for a live deep dive on #WorkforceManagement strategies for #ElectricalContractors like you. ? Learn how to make the most of the labor you have in this free webinar hosted by ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine. ? Register ?? https://lnkd.in/eKg3c63J

We took the first season of the podcast and turned it into a free ebook! https://lnkd.in/ghmSwZPv We truly hope contractors find this resource useful and helpful. RIVET Work

Using a #WorkforceManagement platform purpose-built for #MEP contracts can help you claw back lost resources. Find out how ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02d5R1L0

Does your #WorkforceManagement platform help you pick the right employees for a project? Ours does. Learn more??https://hubs.ly/Q02d5ZgR0