Management
Talent vs Experience. Who Gets the Job?
When it’s time to bring on additions to our management group, the person we hire often depends on the need. It might be a highly experienced and specialized candidate, or…
Management
Selecting the Right Building Contractor
How do you hire the right group to build your project? In many ways, it’s like any other major purchase decision. Price, financial stability and reputation are always a factor….
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The Case for Stickability
Too often, I have seen folks change jobs because they think the grass is greener only to find out they have made a mistake. It’s been happening even more in…
Management
Overlapping Circles
Over our decades in business, I’ve learned a thing or two about business models, especially in regards to the best approach to project sizes being a fit. I recently explained…
Leadership
The Day After
Last weekend marked an important date–20 years since the September 11 Attacks. Like many, I spent some time re-watching the coverage and remembering. One of the things that stood out…
Leadership
Woven Together
Recently, my daughter, Chappell, had a chance to listen to a panel discussion led by Dr. Raphael Bostic, President & CEO of the 6th District of the Federal Reserve regarding…
Leadership
Space Matters
We have a project underway that is adjacent to the Civil Rights District in our city. It will be a catalyst for change among entrepreneurs, small businesses and startups alike….
Commodities Pricing
So, Why Is All of This Happening?
In the real estate world, commodity pricing is a hot conversation. There was a point this year that dimension lumber was up about 300%, with a bright spot that it’s…
Tips from the Field
After the Gold Shovel
I was at a job site not too long ago and spotted this shovel. When it was brand new, it had been painted gold and used for a groundbreaking ceremony….
The Weekend
Brewton
Someone recently asked me which city I have enjoyed of all the cities where we have built over the years. The simple answer is, “They are all good, if you have…