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You’re Doing Great. You Just Need More Experience.
I thought I was ready for leadership in construction—until I learned the hard way that authority is given, but responsibility is earned. Making Construction Fun Again explores what real leadership looks like when things don’t go as planned, and how we can reconnect with pride, purpose, and fulfillment in this industry. A sneak peek into the story Our Responsibility shows why this work still matters.

Amy Powell
Apr 236 min read
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Life Lessons from Torvi, The Overlanding Adventure Truck
Overlanding : One of my favorite hobbies outside of work. It's like backcountry backpacking but with a vehicle. Our family couldn't...

Amy Powell
Jan 93 min read
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December '24 Book Progress - Making Construction Fun Again
Project Engineering offers unmatched learning and freedom—don’t rush past it chasing titles. From RFIs to job site chats, every task builds your foundation as a future leader. Savor the journey.

Amy Powell
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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Book Progress: Making Construction Fun Again
Book progress: "Making Construction Fun Again" is making progress.

Amy Powell
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Making Construction Fun Again - The Book
Well Works is writing a book called "Making Construction Fun Again". Follow-along for updates, progress and release dates.

Amy Powell
Jun 25, 20241 min read
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Day Of The Life In Construction - Music Soundtrack
If our typical construction workday had a music soundtrack, I imagine the list would look something like this: I have linked all of these...

Amy Powell
Mar 9, 20243 min read
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Explain Construction
Construction is a lifestyle. It isn't an easy lifestyle, but it is worth it! How do we explain construction to those outside our...

Amy Powell
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Engaging Essential Skills in Construction: Learn How and Why
Construction Communication Article: "Considering the complexity of our work, construction is an advanced playing field that requires...

Amy Powell
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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Construction Project Communication Methodology: Choose the right tool to be most effective
Simply put, communication is the adhesive of the construction industry; however, it has also become one of the most complex and challenging.

Amy Powell
Nov 21, 20231 min read
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Reframing Soft Skills as Essential Skills for the Construction Industry - Podcast
Soft skills are really essential skills and represent the secret sauce to construction career success!

Amy Powell
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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Importance of Appreciating and Supporting our Construction Field Leaders - Podcast
It just so happens that our typical construction environment, tends to work against us to engage these essential leadership elements easily.

Amy Powell
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Training in Construction - Don't make it harder than it already is
Well Works podcast about training in construction and easy ways to get resources and information out to our essential field crews.

Amy Powell
Jul 27, 20232 min read
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Improving constructions mental health crises: Relationships and Partnerships
I wrote this article for Colorado Construction and Design Magazine's Winter/Spring 2023 Issue on an event hosted by a...

Amy Powell
Apr 4, 20236 min read
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Construction Superintendents Unintended but Substantial Impact
Important Note to All Construction Superintendents: PLEASE stop underestimating your massive impact on the people you work with and...

Amy Powell
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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Increase Employee Retention in the Construction Industry: Consider a Scaffold Instead of a Ladder
Author: Amy Powell, Founder and CEO, Well Works This article was written for the Steel Erectors Association of America Connector...

Amy Powell
Jan 14, 20236 min read
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Construction History - 1928 Pit Quarry Handbook
After a business meeting in Cheyanne a couple of weeks ago, I decided to stop in an antique store before returning, and I hit the jackpot...

Amy Powell
Nov 10, 20221 min read
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Increasing Owner's Awareness of Suicide Risk in Construction
Author: Amy Powell, Founder and CEO, Well Works I wrote this article for The Construction Owners Association of America for their Owners...

Amy Powell
Apr 15, 20224 min read
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How to Avoid Common construction Submittal Mistakes and Get Paid Faster
Ever feel like understanding construction submittals is important to your job, but you’re always expected to learn on the fly? Did you know.

Amy Powell
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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