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People-First Leadership in Construction: Building the Foundation Before the Finishes — Podcast
Leadership and communication challenges in construction rarely come down to a lack of effort or experience. More often, they stem from skipping the foundational work and jumping straight to tactics. In this conversation on the Blueprints for Builders podcast, I unpack why effective communication is built the same way we build projects—from the ground up.

Amy Powell
4 hours ago2 min read


Degrees, Dirt Time, and the Missing Middle: Continual Learning in Construction
The education vs. experience debate misses the point. The real advantage in construction comes from continual learning—how we grow, adapt, and develop people long after they’re hired.

Amy Powell
Jan 135 min read


Book Progress: Making Construction Fun Again Launches Labor Day, September 1, 2025!
Just like any construction project, writing a book comes with a punch list—and this one tested every tool in my mental, emotional, and...

Amy Powell
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Book Progress: Making Construction Fun Again
Book progress: "Making Construction Fun Again" is making progress.

Amy Powell
Jun 26, 20242 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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