Post by @luislockedin

This is some of the best advice I’ve received in Construction Management 👇🏗️ 1. Trust, but verify. 🧐 Never assume something is done just because someone says it is. Walk it. Measure it. Check the drawings. Verify the installation. Review the submittal. I’ve learned that a field walk can save days of rework, change orders, schedule delays, and difficult conversations. Trust your people, but always do your verifications to protect the project. 2. Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance (The 6 Ps). 📋 One of the biggest differences between average and great construction managers is planning. Before work starts, ask yourself: • Do we have the right materials? • Are the drawings coordinated? • Has the RFI been answered? • Is the work area ready? • Are inspections scheduled? • Does every trade know the plan? The more problems you solve before work begins, the fewer fires you’ll be putting out during the day. 3. If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen. 📝 Verbal agreements don’t hold up in a claim. Take the photo. Send the email and follow up. Log the RFI. Write the daily report. Keeping a paper trail keeps your project coordinated, holds teams accountable, and protects you if disputes arise. 4. Measure twice, cut once. 📐 This isn’t just about lumber. It’s about RFIs, submittals, schedules, budgets. Slow down long enough to verify - then move fast with confidence. 5. Your reputation follows you to every jobsite. 🤝 This industry is smaller than you think. The GC you burned a bridge with today is the owner’s rep on your next project tomorrow. Be the person people want to work with again - not just the person who got the job done. — Construction management isn’t about reacting to problems. It’s about preventing them. What is the best piece of construction advice you’ve ever received? Drop it below. 👇🏗️ — DM me “LOCKEDIN” if you want to get started in CM 👨‍💻🏗️ — #construction #constructionmanagement #projectmanagement #bluecollar #projectengineer