Tag: Construction Management

  • Why Great Leaders Pay Attention to These Holidays

    Question:Tyler, a superintendent from Georgia, writes: “I know Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican 4th of July, but what is it exactly and why is it important? And then, are there other holidays I should be aware of when leading Hispanic crews?” Answer:Tyler: Love the question, so allow me to nerd out on the history…

  • Why Your Hispanic Crew Isn’t Speaking Up (And What to Do Instead)

    From a Project Executive in the Southeast: Question: One of our primary initiatives is implementing more principles of lean construction on-site. We have been struggling to gather feedback from our Hispanic craftworkers. Any suggestions on how to improve engagement? Answer: Great question. Feedback from the frontline is the fuel that powers lean transformations and the minimization of…