In this episode, Ryan Goddard, COO of SD Builders & Construction, shares how his team is delivering ambitious work in one of the most complex and fast-paced construction markets in the world: New York City.
He explains how SD Builders approaches projects with simplicity, speed, and clarity, avoiding the trap of overengineering. Ryan breaks down how design-build fits into the NYC market, why knowing your client’s true need matters, and what it means to treat partners and subcontractors with trust and consistency.
We cover:
• The pressures and pace of working in the NYC market.
• What makes design-build viable, and when it doesn’t work.
• The balance between ambition and practicality.
• Why repeat work is built on relationships, not just delivery.
• The mindset behind earning loyalty from trades and partners.
If you are in operations, client delivery, or leading teams under pressure, this is one worth tuning in for.