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Lost in Translation: The Real Risk of Misunderstood Change Orders
One Misunderstood Update Can Derail the Entire Project You’ve been there. A change order gets issued. The client wants something moved,...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 19, 20252 min read
You Don’t Need a Bigger Crew, You Need a Clearer One
More Workers Won’t Fix What Miscommunication Breaks Contractors everywhere are saying the same thing: “We need more help.” “We just can’t...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 19, 20252 min read
Why Contractors Need Smart Payroll Now Insights from Natalie Kolasa at Hourly
Manual timecards, late paychecks, frustrated employees, it’s a formula for disaster. But too many construction companies still treat...
Construction Champions Podcast
Apr 17, 20252 min read
The Language Barrier That’s Quietly Killing Productivity in Construction
It’s Not Just the Labor Shortage. It’s the Miscommunication. Ask any contractor why jobs are falling behind schedule or why crews seem...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 16, 20252 min read
Construction’s Most Underestimated Risk: Miscommunication
It’s Not the Economy. It’s Not Materials. It’s Miscommunication. Ask most contractors what threatens a job the most, and you’ll hear:...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 15, 20252 min read
The Best Translation Software for Construction Crews in 2025
Not All Translation Tools Are Built for the Jobsite The construction industry isn’t slowing down, but your communication might be. As...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 14, 20253 min read
Most Contractors Are Guessing. Here’s How to Fix It w/ Natalia Zacharin
Many contractors think they know their numbers, but most are just guessing. They rely on outdated bookkeeping, miscategorized expenses,...
Construction Champions Podcast
Apr 14, 20253 min read
Why Google Translate Falls Short on Jobsites (And What Crews Actually Need)
Translation Isn’t the Problem. The Tool You’re Using Is. Google Translate has its place. It’s fine for menus, travel signs, and...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 14, 20253 min read
Why Crews Don’t Trust Most Communication Apps (And What They Actually Want)
The Disconnect Between Field Crews and Office Apps You’ve seen it before. Some shiny new communication app gets rolled out. Management...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 13, 20253 min read
The Future of Safety Compliance is Multilingual
Jobsite Safety Only Works When Everyone Understands It Every jobsite has safety protocols. Fall protection. Eye and ear protection....
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 13, 20253 min read
Google Translate Isn’t Built for the Trades, Here’s What Is
The Problem With Translation on the Jobsite You’ve probably seen it a foreman pulls out their phone, opens Google Translate, and hopes it...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 12, 20251 min read
Why Tech Keeps Failing the Trades and What We’re Doing About It
The Tech that Misses the Mark There’s no shortage of apps built for construction. Project management. Time clocks. Scheduling. But...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 11, 20251 min read
Lost in Translation: The Hidden Cost of Miscommunication on the Jobsite
You’ve seen it before a foreman gives instructions, a crew member nods, and the work gets done. But hours later, you realize something’s...
Ron Nussbaum
Apr 11, 20251 min read
How to Dominate Google Without Ads Insights from David Kaminsky
Tired of chasing leads and burning cash on ads that don’t convert? In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast , David Kaminsky...
Construction Champions Podcast
Apr 10, 20252 min read
Why Contractors Need Better Offers Insights from Karen Sager
Are you quoting jobs or making offers? In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast , Karen Sager challenges contractors to...
Construction Champions Podcast
Apr 7, 20252 min read
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