In this episode of the People-First Builders Podcast, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Clark Lowe, President & CEO of O'Connor Company, to explore how leadership, culture, and innovation are reshaping the construction industry.

Clark shares his journey from the United States Marine Corps to leading a national, fully remote construction firm—bringing with him a powerful philosophy rooted in discipline, emotional intelligence, and people-first leadership.

Together, Fletcher and Clark dive into:

• Why only a small percentage of construction projects finish on time—and how to change that

• The rise of remote work in construction and what it takes to succeed in it

• The concept of self-regulated individual contributors (SRICs) as the future of leadership

• How outcome-based roles and Lean "standards of work" are redefining performance

• Why hiring for intangibles like self-regulation, empathy, and communication beats experience alone

• How intentional leadership development and coaching can transform company culture

Clark also breaks down how O'Connor Company is attracting top global talent, building a high-performance culture, and achieving remarkable employee retention—all while operating fully remote.

If you're a leader in construction, engineering, or any people-driven business, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, hiring, and the future of work.