Leadership in Construction

Leadership in Construction Episode #007 - Generosity.  In this episode we speak with the brilliant Jason Schroeder from Elevate Construction.   Jason has had an amazing career in the construction industry and has is now owner and consultant helping to improve the status of the construction industry through leadership.   Jason shares with us that he believes the most important aspect of leadership is 'Give first'.   Jason is a published author of 'Elevating Construction Superintendents' available now on Amazon and is designed to be a guide of people start off in their career in the construction industry.

Leadership in Construction Episode #006 - Help Others  In this Episode we speak with the fantastic Lauren Holland  Lauren is an Account Manager for Hexagon Geosystems and is the Co-Chair of the CICES 2040 forum. Previous to that, Lauren was a Geospatial Consultant and Surveyor. Lauren actively supports STEM encouraging young people and women into the construction industry.  In this episode we discuss the importance of communication, the challenges of working in the industry as a women, and the importance of helping others.   If you would like to get in contact with Lauren you can find her on LinkedIn and Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-holland-bsc-hons-7a3b8781 I hope you enjoy.

Leadership in Construction Episode #005 - Listen  In this Episode we speak with the brilliant Moreblessing Luxton.  Moreblessing started her career in Zimbawea then moved to the UK in the early naughties to join Highways England and work on some major schemes within the UK, since then More has moved to Zambia in her role as cross board infrastructure expert involved in developing cross border infrastructure cross 7 countries in Africa and improve trade and welbeing of the local residents.  In this episode we discuss the importance of listening to your team, stakeholder and empathising with their individual perspectives.   We also discuss the importance for promoting the construction industry to younger generations and particularly women. In construction we build infrastructure for society and a diverse society needs a diverse delivery team to represent everyone.  I hope you enjoy.

Have you heard of Sir Joseph Bazalgette? One of the world's greatest Civil Engineers.  https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/civil-engineer-profiles/sir-joseph-bazalgette

Leadership in Construction Episode #004 - Honesty  In this episode we chat with our guest Rob Gerrard, a Senior NEC Consultant for Thomas Telford Ltd.  In this episode we discuss the importance of being honest and integral as a key attribute of being a leader.  Rob explains that, if you wait until the contract to start to collaborate and trust one another, its already too late. Relationships, trust, and honesty start at procurement stage (mid-tender interviews, etc.). At this stage of the project its key to be open and clear about your values. Its key to set-up the right behaviors from the way the contract and tender is written to the display of attitudes and tender interviews.     Rob explains that the NEC contract is a tool to use and follow as high quality management information. The 'human' side of the contract comes down to how you communicate, how you listen and apply empathy.   Rob explains that the contract, in the hands of a highly competent person, with sound ethical fiber to act with integrity, honesty and do your professional best at all times.   Rob explains that ethics is about telling the truth. Rob explains that we as a society are condition to not tell the truth at the benefit to nobody. With honesty as the base of the foundation of a relationship comes trust and collaboration.   To get in contact with Rob you can find him on his website; rgerrard.com

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Leadership in Construction Episode #003 - Situational Leadership,  In this episode we are joined by the brilliant Paul Unwin.  Paul works for Highways England as the Regional Sponsor for Smart Motorways. Paul lectures and Universities and he is also a passionate advocate for positive leadership behaviours.  In our discussion, Paul shares with us his experience and insight into leadership and introduces situational leadership whereby the approach has to be adapted for each scenario for each individual team member.  Working for Highways England on the development and introduction of Smart Motorways requires a lot of stakeholder engagement with the public and also with local authorities and the emergency services. Paul shares with us the challenges which come from these stakeholder engagements and how he has been able to over come these challenges.   Paul also shares with us his insight and thoughts into the future for motorways and the work that Highways England is involved in with manufactures to ensure that our motorway infrastructure marries with the latest developments in vehicle technology.  If you want to contact Paul details are below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-unwin-rpp-mapm-fciht-9121615a [email protected]