Construction is Hard: Presented by RIVET

The WFM Champions

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2243422/open_sms] This special episode features the construction Workforce Management Champions group, an incredible group of electrical and mechanical contractors partnering with RIVET. The group discusses project managers and their role in labor management, succession, what keeps them up at night and how to make a case for Workforce Management for other contractors to consider. Hosts Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs from RIVET are joined by: Workforce Manager Andrew Aker from Interstates, Director of Construction Kyle Sutter from Westphal & Co., Vice President Technology Steven Drouin from Interstate Electrical Services, President Kevin Michel from Xcel Mechanical Systems, and CEO Ryan Meitl from RIVET. Learn more at our website or on our social channels: Website [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243422/episodes/rivet.work] Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rivet-work] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/rivetwork/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rivetwork]

Team Buy-In

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2243422/open_sms] Brian and Gary discuss adopting Workforce Management transformation among construction contractors and the importance of team buy-in, with new co-host Dustin Acker, RIVET Implementation Manager. Learn more at our website or on our social channels: Website [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243422/episodes/rivet.work] Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rivet-work] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/rivetwork/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rivetwork]

Pushing the boulder up the hill

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2243422/open_sms] The Hot Seat is a burden disguised as a promotion. Some shops call it Director of Field Force. Others, Superintendent. Regardless of the name, it’s a tough job. How long can you ride the lightning before burning out? It doesn’t have to be this way. Becoming the company firefighter isn't something you'll just have to accept because, well, construction is hard. Hopping from job site to job site to job site fixing labor problems doesn't have to be the norm. "A little fire prevention helps. The fires aren't roaring up everywhere you look because you're doing a better job managing. That alleviates the burden on that individual quite a bit." – Gary Fuchs A Workforce Management platform can help prevent losing your most experienced employees to extreme stress. This week, Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs offer their insights on one of the most exhausting jobs for a contractor. Learn more at our website or on our social channels: Website [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243422/episodes/rivet.work] Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rivet-work] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/rivetwork/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rivetwork]

So you wanna build your own WFM tool?

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2243422/open_sms] Building your own Workforce Management platform is expensive. On top of that, makeshift scheduling tools can’t withstand the test of time and will leave you in a lurch when they inevitably fail. Your people will find the limitations of your software far faster than you expect.  It’s a lot harder than it might seem too, because writing spreadsheet macros doesn't necessarily translate to building and maintaining a piece of software. This week's episode takes a deep dive on the hidden hardships of building your own WFM tool. Learn more at our website or on our social channels: Website [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243422/episodes/rivet.work] Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rivet-work] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/rivetwork/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rivetwork]

Squandering the Superintendent

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2243422/open_sms] Let’s talk about Superintendents. Who are they, and what do they do? This episode is dedicated to the hardworking people in this mission-critical role that are notoriously burdened by administrative tasks and outdated tools to do their job.  Learn more at our website or on our social channels: Website [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243422/episodes/rivet.work] Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rivet-work] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/rivetwork/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rivetwork]