Ep.36. - Build a Little Better - Signs of a Project in Trouble!

Aug 4, 2020

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This episode goes straight to the heart of project leadership by revealing the early warning signs that a construction job is heading into trouble. Jason shares a powerful list developed by seasoned general superintendents and explains how issues like uncleanliness, disorganization, team dysfunction, and failing systems are not root causes but symptoms pointing to deeper problems. Through real stories and clear examples, he shows how identifying these signals early allows leaders to intervene, restore flow, and protect workers, owners, and the project itself. If you want to stay ahead of crises instead of reacting to them, this episode is essential listening.

What you'll learn in this episode

How visible symptoms like uncleanliness, unsafe conditions, and chaos reveal deeper leadership and system failures.
Why dysfunctional teams, low energy, turnover, and poor communication signal urgent project health concerns.
How missing reporting systems and unclear metrics indicate that a team doesn't know where it stands.
What multiple struggling subcontractors or unreasonable owners can tell you about the state of a project.
How reestablishing flow and diagnosing true root causes can bring a troubled project back on track.

If you could spot trouble on your project the moment it appears, how much time, money, and stress could you save and how many people could you protect?

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