By Eric Groat, Robins & Morton San Antonio Office Leader and Operations Manager Construction, like any other industry, experiences transformational periods, often brought about by technology, innovative processes or changes in conventional thinking. After observing the manufacturing industry’s success with Lean practice implementation, one such period has emerged as construction leaders are adapting those philosophies […]
Continue ReadingNational general contractor and construction management firm, Robins & Morton, recently opened its San Antonio office. “The decision to open our new office came from the desire to establish a local presence for our clients in the region and expand our reach,” Robins & Morton Operations Manager and San Antonio office leader, Eric Groat, said. […]
Continue ReadingThere’s a difference between a leader and a manager. For Superintendent Jeff Jones, that distinction extends from supporting his team on the jobsite to empowering them to be involved in the community. “You can never be in a position of authority until you learn to serve,” Jones said. “Learning to be a good servant is […]
Continue ReadingIt’s an exciting time in the construction industry. With new technologies, approaches and tools surfacing every day, it’s more critical now than ever to share what’s happening out there – on your projects, in your workplace and how those things affect the future of your business.
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