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S4 E6 Why You Need a Written Quality Program for Your Company
Construction, quality, program, QC, QA, training, inspection Why Construction Quality Matters
Dee Davis explains why construction quality needs its own program, its own reporting structure, and its own authority in...
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S4 E5 The Hidden Risk of Putting Mechanical Equipment into Service During Construction
construction, mechanical, equipment, warranty, service, maintenance, ventilation, temperature, humidity, environmental control
Putting Mechanical Equipment into Service During Construction
Explore critical...
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S4 E4 Can it Really Rain Inside Your Building During Construction?
humidity, temperature, construction, buildings, finishes, design, hvac, flooring, cabinets, adhesives, curing
Discover how temperature and humidity affect construction projects, from material application to...
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S4 E3 How to Get Submittals Approved in Record Time
Construction, submittals, engineering, project manager, project engineer, fast approval, contractor, save time How to Get Your Construction Submittals Approved Faster: Tips from Dee Davis
In this episode, Dee Davis...
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S4 E2 How Your Job Can Be More Than a Paycheck: Finding Purpose In Your Work
Happiness, finding your why, passion, motivation, paycheck, work, job, people, purpose, building, construction, engineering
Finding Your Why: The Key to Purpose and Happiness at Work
Discover how understanding your...
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S4 E01 Keeping Your Commitments: Trust as the Foundation of Success
trust, integrity, truth, commitment
Keeping Your Commitments: Trust as the Foundation of Success
In this episode, Dee Davis explores the critical importance of honoring commitments—whether at work or in...
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S3 E24 The Secret to Stress Reduction on Long Projects
Construction, attitude, positive, stress reduction, choice, project, leadership, success, big projects
Leveraging Attitude for Success in Challenging Projects
In this episode:
Dee Davis shares how adopting the...
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S3 E23 The Impacts of Textiles and Indoor Air Quality on Your Health with Cynthia Harvey Brown
Indoor air quality, textiles, VOC, organic, chemicals, buildings, fabrics, health, building design, hormones, men's health, new construction, remodel, off gassing, ASHRAE The Hidden Dangers of Indoor Textiles and How...
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S3 E22 The Most Common Critical Mistakes in Performance Reviews and How to Avoid Them
performance review, personnel, training, evaluation, management, supervisor
Summary
In this episode of Management Under Construction, Dee Davis breaks down how to give effective performance reviews—highlighting...
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S3 E21 Stop Manpower Turnover from Eating Your Profit
Manpower, construction, leadership, labor, staffing, projects, changes, communication, productivity, profit, trust, commute Managing Manpower Changes in Construction Projects: Strategies to Minimize Disruption
In...
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S3 E20 Construction Project Dilemma: The Hidden Risk of Owner Furnished Equipment
Construction; owner furnished equipment; purchasing; equipment; buyout; contractor; procurement; buying power; purchase order; project; general contractor; cost; schedule
In this episode, Dee Davis dives into the...
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S3 E19 How Small Design Decisions Can Turn Buildings Into Maintenance Nightmares
The Hidden Costs of Design Decisions That Impact Building Maintenance
In this episode, Dee Davis dives into the often-overlooked consequences of design choices in building operations. From fixture inefficiencies to...
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