Summary

In this episode, Ryan Englin interviews Ira Singer, the Founder of Mosaic Construction, a nationally recognized general contractor. They discuss the importance of building relationships with trade partners and subcontractors in the construction industry. 

Ira emphasizes the need for intentional relationship-building and highlights the value of good behavior, communication, and professionalism. He also discusses the role of technology, such as Procore, in facilitating effective communication between general contractors and trade partners. The episode concludes with a discussion on the growth opportunities that come from cultivating strong relationships and providing an elevated experience.

Keywords

construction industry, general contractor, trade partners, subcontractors, relationship-building, communication, professionalism, technology, Procore, growth opportunities

Takeaways

·Building strong relationships with trade partners and subcontractors is crucial for success in the construction industry.
·Good behavior, communication, and professionalism are essential for trade partners to stand out and be preferred by general contractors.
·Adopting technology, such as Procore, can improve communication and collaboration between general contractors and trade partners.
·Cultivating strong relationships and providing an elevated experience can lead to growth opportunities and repeat business.
·Being open to new opportunities and saying 'yes' to different types of projects can contribute to business growth.

Sound Bites

"Good behavior is the bare minimum. We're looking for rock stars."
"Just because you've always done it that way doesn't mean it's the best way to do it."
"Adopting technology is a great thing. Efficiency is the project."

Chapters

09:37 Adopting Technology for Better Communication
14:09 Cultivating Strong Relationships for Growth

Connect With Ira:

Website: https://www.mosaicconstruction.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ira-singer-design-build-gc/

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