Josh Thompson is the founder and leader of Thompson Field Servicea construction and building maintenance company.
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Industries and the market evolve over time. It is no different in construction. To remain successful in a constantly changing world, construction business leaders must adapt and adapt. Making these necessary changes can be difficult, so understanding how best to grow with your industry is paramount. As a business leader in the construction and facial care industry, I’ve put together some of my best practice strategies.
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1. Think about the past.
Understanding why past ventures did or didn’t go well gives an idea of the state of the construction industry. The past also provides insight into the wishes and requirements of customers. If you look back at the past from a broad perspective, you can notice trends in any market or industry. Within the construction industry, these trends could be the type of materials customers have requested or the evolution of popular architectural styles. Knowing this data can give you an idea of where your construction company should be putting their time and effort.
If something that worked for your company or the industry in general in the past isn’t working right now, you know that change is necessary. At the same time, you need to remember that what works today may not necessarily work tomorrow. While it’s important to know what has worked for your business in the past, it doesn’t always have to be the case. In general, the past serves as an indicator and direction marker of when and how to evolve.
2. Follow the news.
Staying involved with the current news is crucial to see how the construction industry and the market are evolving. It provides insight into many factors, such as economic, social and political changes. For example, reading the national news helped keep people in the construction industry informed about the Bipartisan infrastructure law, which announced a plan to rebuild roads, bridges and railroads across America. Meanwhile, reading the world news gives construction owners insight into factors affecting the supply chain. To make sure you are fully informed and can make the best decisions for your business, follow the news from major news sources and updates from sources focused on construction.
3. Talk to customers.
Customer demand plays a role in the evolution that occurs within an industry. When the demands of the customer base change, the industry itself must change. Customers often have a lot to say if you ask the right questions and take the time to really listen to them. Construction leaders should ask their clients how they see their relationship with the company over the next five to 10 years. For example, the type of buildings your customers need may change over time, especially with the increase in technology use and hybridization between industries. Thus, customer feedback serves as a way to gauge how a construction company needs to evolve in order to remain competitive.
4. Stick to your business vision.
A business vision forms the basis for the company’s strategic plan. It also serves as a guideline when that plan needs to be adjusted and gives direction to the evolution of the company. When changes in the market or industry seem to be happening, business leaders must ask themselves how best to stick to their company’s vision in the new circumstances.
For example, if a construction company’s mission is to provide customers with the best quality, then it should ensure that its development involves keeping abreast of higher quality new materials as they are developed. If a construction company’s mission is to build in the most efficient way, then it must ensure that it can easily adapt to and integrate more efficient processes as they arise. That is why a business vision is so crucial.
Today’s business world is not the same as that of your parents and grandparents. It changes as the world evolves and people’s wants and desires change. The key to success is making sure your business uses those changes to keep up with demand. To do this, business leaders must consider current trends, customer demands, business goals and lessons learned.
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