In this episode of Transmission Impossible, I’m joined by Clint Thurmon for a brilliant conversation on what really separates successful high voltage construction teams from the pack.

Having started his career in the field before moving into senior leadership, Clint has built and scaled transmission and substation divisions from the ground up, taking teams from zero to significant revenue while staying lean, practical, and field-focused.

After two episodes focused on grid strategy, this was a fascinating insight into what's going on with live projects on the ground.

We discuss:

• Why the people turning the wrenches are often the most important people on the project
• What executives often misunderstand about field execution
• How Clint went from apprentice and foreman to building major T&D divisions
• Why titles matter far less than whether you help the team get the work done
• How to scale a construction division without over-hiring too early
• Why preconstruction and construction need to be in the same conversation much earlier
• How trust is built, and lost, with utilities and clients
• Why the labour shortage is not just a numbers problem
• What young people should understand about a career in high voltage construction