Most construction delays don’t start in the field.They start long before a crew shows up, buried inside engineering bottlenecks, permitting problems, unclear drawings, and breakdowns in communication between contractors, engineers, inspectors, and municipalities. In this episode of Construction Champions, Ron Nussbaum sits down with Daniel McCaulley , founder and CEO of Ultimus Engineering, to expose why projects fall behind, why engineers and contractors so often misundersta

Rework is one of the biggest hidden profit killers in construction and most of it is completely preventable. In this episode of Construction Champions, Ron Nussbaum talks with Brendon Nielsen , Managing Director of JK Engineers in Australia, about the real reasons construction projects blow up: bad communication, unclear expectations, weak drawings, and teams who are afraid to speak up. Brendon explains how engineering, leadership, and culture connect on every job site and wh

Hiring is the most expensive and often overlooked decision you make in construction. Most contractors hire for skill, not fit. This single mistake creates a cycle of turnover, stress, and underperformance that kills momentum. In this episode of Construction Champions , host Ron Nussbaum talks with Josh Hill , former Australian Army Officer and co-founder of Super Hired AI . They discuss how to rethink hiring from the ground up. Josh explains why culture, clarity, and courage

The construction industry doesn’t have a quality problem; it has a trust problem. For decades, homeowners have hesitated to hire contractors. They fear getting ripped off, overcharged, or left with unfinished work. But one man decided to fix that. In this episode of Construction Champions , host Ron Nussbaum sits down with John Hill , founder of The Good Contractors List . They discuss how he built a nationwide contractor network backed by a $25,000 guarantee . This system p

Every contractor dreams of growth, but too many hit the same wall, long hours, no profit, and complete burnout. In this episode of...

Hiring in construction is broken and it’s costing you more than just time. In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast , host...

Forget the blueprints. Focus on the customer. Dave Rossberg ’s journey from Navy submarine officer to general contractor to business...

Why Contractors Lose Work Without Even Knowing It In a world where construction timelines and budgets dominate the conversation, there's...

Is your team falling short or are you the bottleneck? In this raw and honest episode of the Construction Champions Podcast , Kevin Hill ,...

Featuring Brad Huebner on the Construction Champions Podcast Leadership in construction isn't just about blueprints and budgets. It's...

Insights from Derek Isaac on Building Systems That Actually Work It’s not your crew. It’s not your market. And it’s not your...

Insights from Mick Hawes on the Construction Champions Podcast In the construction world, we often think success comes down to materials,...