The Construction Leading Edge Podcast The Real Reason You Don't Have Time & What to Do About It | E402
Jul 28, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by your workload? Discover why the lack of time is just a symptom of deeper issues in your construction business. Learn the Five Whys method to identify root causes and reclaim precious hours. Uncover how ineffective pre-construction processes can lead to business failure. Plus, get insights into the Builder CEO Weekly Operating System, designed to boost your time efficiency and help you regain control of your schedule. Say goodbye to being the bottleneck and hello to a more balanced work life!
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VP's Time Crisis Realization
- A VP repeatedly complained "I don't have time" to the company president.
- The president gave a response that stunned the VP, making him realize he controlled his time.
Lack of Time Is a Symptom
- Lack of time is a flashing red light signaling business problems, not the real issue.
- The root cause is often poor business processes, not simply workload or external circumstances.
Use Five Whys for Root Cause
- Use the Five Whys method to dig from the symptom "I don't have time" down to the root cause.
- Often, the root cause is a lack of a structured pre-construction process in construction businesses.