Are KPIs actually improving your construction business—or are they masking a bigger accountability problem?

In Episode 18 of the Starbuck Sargent Podcast, Jimmy Starbuck and Herb Sargent answer real questions from construction business owners dealing with crew performance, unclear expectations, operator training and business growth.

They break down why forcing big-company systems into a smaller construction business can create more work without fixing the real issue. Instead, they explain how to set clear expectations, measure performance against the original quote and hold employees accountable without making every conversation feel disciplinary.

Jimmy and Herb also answer a question from an owner-operator who has built a successful earthmoving business but is struggling to train someone else to operate at the same standard. ...