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Construction is Hard: Presented by RIVET

Construction is Hard: Presented by RIVET

By: RIVET Work
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Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs share decades of experience tackling Workforce Management problems with thousands of contracting businesses, as well as experiences, challenges, and success from contractors across the globe. They also love cigars and bourbon 🥃

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  • The WFM Champions

    The WFM Champions
    Nov 11 2024

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    This special episode features the construction Workforce Management Champions group, an incredible group of electrical and mechanical contractors partnering with RIVET. The group discusses project managers and their role in labor management, succession, what keeps them up at night and how to make a case for Workforce Management for other contractors to consider.

    Hosts Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs from RIVET are joined by: Workforce Manager Andrew Aker from Interstates, Director of Construction Kyle Sutter from Westphal & Co., Vice President Technology Steven Drouin from Interstate Electrical Services, President Kevin Michel from Xcel Mechanical Systems, and CEO Ryan Meitl from RIVET.

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    53 mins
  • Team Buy-In

    Team Buy-In
    Oct 22 2024

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    Brian and Gary discuss adopting Workforce Management transformation among construction contractors and the importance of team buy-in, with new co-host Dustin Acker, RIVET Implementation Manager.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Pushing the boulder up the hill

    Pushing the boulder up the hill
    Aug 12 2024

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    The Hot Seat is a burden disguised as a promotion. Some shops call it Director of Field Force. Others, Superintendent. Regardless of the name, it’s a tough job. 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. Hopping from job site to job site to job site fixing labor problems doesn't have to be the norm.

    "A little fire prevention helps. The fires aren't roaring up everywhere you look because you're doing a better job managing. That alleviates the burden on that individual quite a bit." – Gary Fuchs

    A Workforce Management platform can help 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.

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    15 mins
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