What Good Field Leadership Looks Like on a Real Jobsite

There’s a big difference between having authority on a jobsite and actually leading one well. This is where field leadership in construction truly shows its value. A lot of people in construction still confuse field leadership with control. They think the loudest person is the leader. They think the person who corrects everyone, pushes everyone, […]
From Apprentice to Leader in Construction: What the Journey Really Takes

There is a big difference between getting into construction and growing into leadership. A lot of people enter this industry thinking the path is simple. Show up. Work hard. Keep your head down. Learn your trade. Put in your time. Eventually, leadership will come. That sounds good, but that is not the whole truth. The […]
Not an “Incident,” a Warning: Amber Czech and the Urgent Need to Confront Workplace Violence

Amber Czech was 20 years old, a welder in Minnesota who loved her job and was proud of the trade she chose. She went to work, stepped into her routine, and never made it home. According to reports, a 40-year-old male coworker first walked away from his own workstation. Then, he picked up a sledgehammer […]