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Project Kickoffs: The Hidden Engine of Construction Success
The kickoff meeting is your make-or-break moment. It sets the tone for everything that follows. Yet most construction teams blow right through it.
Kickoffs are about diving deep into your client's world. Skip this step, and you'll pay later.
Most kickoffs fail because they focus on the wrong things. Teams rush through introductions, hand out business cards, and call it done.
The real work never happens.

Rich Schnitzel
May 93 min read


The Surprising Truth About Closing Retail Stores
KRC's Michael shares insider insights on retail store closures, revealing the $70K truth and a step-by-step guide to avoiding costly mistake

Michael Rollins
Feb 133 min read


When an Amish Construction Crew Renovated My House (and what it taught me about project management)
Working with an Amish crew showed how timeless values like quality, community, and integrity create exceptional results.

Michele M. Barnes
Jan 112 min read


Mastering the Inspection Maze: Your Guide to Smooth Store Openings
Stop playing inspection roulette with your retail projects. Learn our proven system for sailing through inspections and hitting opening date

Rich Schnitzel
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Work Letter Essentials for Success
Avoid Surprises In retail construction, success often hinges on one document: the work letter. It’s the document that spells out what the...

Michele M. Barnes
Aug 24, 20243 min read


The Art of Streamlined Reporting in Retail Construction
Today we’re looking at how our private client portal makes managing retail construction projects a breeze. A tool that puts you firmly in...

Michele M. Barnes
Jul 20, 20243 min read


Our Secret to Mastering (Open) Store Remodels & Relocations
Renovating or remodeling a store while keeping it open is no easy feat. But it’s essential to keep things running smoothly without...

Rich Schnitzel
May 25, 20243 min read


Ground Zero to Grand Opening
How Your Project's Turnover Determines Its Success In construction and project management, the echo of the initial hammer strike...

Rich Schnitzel
Mar 23, 20242 min read


Brick-and-Mortar Black Friday Mastery
As we swiftly approach the zenith of retail's busiest season, Black Friday stands as the ultimate test of our collective efforts in...

Michele M. Barnes
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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