The Art of F*cking Up: A Masterclass in Project Delays
We all have walked by a construction site that seems to have been ongoing forever? Scaffolding collecting dust and never a worker in sight. This episode of Onsite: Buildings, Bricks, and Bastards, we pull back the curtain on why some projects seem to stall indefinitely. Specifically, how a good and bad site team can dictate the trajectory of a project, and it’s not just about money.
Inside This Episode:
The Aging Scaffold – We break down what hidden disasters can turn a three-month project into a year long endeavor.
Meet the Cast of Chaos – From a foremen who vanishes in a puff of minivan exhaust to clueless abusive supers, we introduce you to the real-life characters responsible for making a job a site shitshow.
Who’s Who – Ever have the foreman ask for money? Welcome to the less than transparent world of subcontractor drama.
Boots on the Ground vs. Suits in the Office – Engineers, architects, and foremen each have their own way of making (or breaking) a project. We get into what really goes down when bad management meets bad execution.
The Takeaway:
Not all projects fail because of poor funding or impossible designs. They can also fail because of egos, mismanagement, and impossible to understand workplace politics.
We also provide a checklist of items to look for, which will keep you safe or at least your ass won’t hurt as bad when it’s over…
Tune in for the manliest and most brutally honest construction podcast on the internet. Because someone needs to tell these stories, and it sure as hell won’t be the suits.
Listen to Onsite: Buildings, Bricks, and Bastards on Spotify, Substack, or Spotify. This episode drops next week. Got your own story? Send us a voice note at info@onsitebbb.com.
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