“Multipliers amplify the intelligence of others.”

Liz Wiseman

THE ART OF LEADERSHIP

Empower others to watch collective brilliance transform results!

Leadership multiplies when you create room for people to think, decide, and own outcomes. Start by sharing context, not commands. Clarify the purpose, the stakes, and the definition of done. When people understand the why and the boundaries, they contribute sharper ideas and take smarter risks. Confidence rises because ownership is expected, not borrowed.

Design structures that invite initiative. Assign single owners, set short deadlines, and replace status updates with brief demos. Map decision rights so everyone knows who decides, who advises, and when to escalate. Pair rising talent with experienced guides. Measure leading indicators like cycle time, quality, and adoption so progress is visible and course corrections are quick.

Model multiplication daily. Ask questions that unlock thinking, not dependency. Give credit widely, deliver feedback privately, and remove obstacles within a day. Keep promises to the minute and make customer signals public. As autonomy meets standards, energy compounds into momentum. Your legacy becomes capable leaders who elevate one another and results that endure.

Over ninety days, delegate decisions, expand coaching, run weekly demos, remove blockers daily, and publicly celebrate Team wins and learning.

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

How does ATI Physical Therapy turn setbacks into stronger, confident movement every day?

Every recovery begins with a decision to keep going. At ATI Physical Therapy, that decision is met with encouragement, expert guidance, and a clear plan. You’re welcomed as a whole person, not just a diagnosis, and given a path that fits your goals, your timeline, and your life.

Progress is built session by session. Skilled clinicians combine hands-on treatment with purposeful exercises and education so you understand what to do and why it works. Small wins are noticed, celebrated, and recorded, turning momentum into motivation and motivation into measurable results. Safety, communication, and consistency stay at the center.

Healing becomes a habit when you’re supported by a Team that believes in you. With coaching that builds confidence and accountability that respects your effort, you learn to move without fear, return to what you love, and carry resilient strength into every day.

Personalized care, expert coaches, and measurable goals help patients reduce pain, rebuild strength, restore confidence, and return to daily life.

INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY

Will modular bridge slides shorten closures and speed safer highway reopenings?

This week, transportation crews in several states are using accelerated bridge construction to replace spans over busy highways during weekend closures. Teams prebuild superstructure segments nearby, then slide them into place using hydraulic jacks and Teflon bearings after demolishing the old deck. Traffic returns sooner with fresh pavement, barriers, and striping.

Accelerated bridge construction packages proven methods: modular girders, ultra-high performance concrete joints, and prefabricated abutments. By shifting critical work off the roadway, it reduces exposure for workers and drivers. UHPC closure pours create durable, watertight connections between modules, while integral abutments improve ride quality and limit long-term maintenance.

Staging focuses on safety and reliability. Agencies post detours, coordinate signal timing, and keep emergency access open. Within the closure, crews sawcut, lift, slide, bolt, pour joints, cure rapidly, then perform load checks before reopening. The result is fewer days of congestion and more resilient bridges designed for modern truck loads.

Review detours, avoid closure windows, obey crews, and plan routes to reduce delays, enhance safety, and support efficient bridge replacements.

RESIDENTIAL RESEARCH

Will new permitting portals finally shorten timelines and reduce carrying costs?

This week, more states and cities rolled out online permit portals and plan review digitization funded by recent grants. For residential builders, shifting from paper queues to e-submittals can compress review cycles, reduce rework, and clarify corrections with structured comment threads and version control. Faster determinations also lower interest carry on specs waiting for green lights.

What actually changes on your end? Digital intake often enforces standardized naming, sheet indexing, and file sizes; missing items are flagged earlier. Concurrent reviews allow planning, fire, utilities, and environmental to comment in parallel rather than sequentially. Expect stricter validation at upload and more explicit correction deadlines; some portals auto-expire dormant applications.

Make it practical this week. Inventory jurisdictions moving online, assemble submittal packages that meet their metadata and PDF standards, and preflight energy models and truss calcs for automated checks. Train supers and consultants on portal workflows, set internal SLAs for resubmittals, and align bid releases with anticipated cycle-time gains while keeping contingencies for learning-curve delays.

Audit municipalities for portal readiness, upload standards, resubmittal rules, fees, and reorganize design workflows to exploit faster reviews and earlier releases.

TOOLBOX TALK

Compressed Air Safety

Good morning, Team!

Today, we are covering the safe use of compressed air for cleaning, powering tools, and operating pneumatic systems.

Why It Matters

Compressed air can penetrate skin, damage hearing, and propel debris at high speed. Improper hoses, fittings, or cleaning practices can cause serious injuries or explosions.

Strategies for Safe Use

  1. Equipment inspection: Check hoses, couplers, and regulators before each shift. Replace cracked or frayed lines immediately. Confirm pressure ratings exceed system operating pressure and secure hoses to prevent whipping.

  2. Pressure control: Use only the pressure required for the task. Never exceed manufacturer limits. Always regulate pressure at the tool or manifold, and bleed lines before disconnecting.

  3. Personal protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields or a face shield and hearing protection. Use gloves and sturdy clothing to protect against debris and cuts. Keep bystanders clear of air discharge.

  4. Cleaning practices: Never use compressed air to clean clothing, hair, or skin. For surfaces, limit cleaning nozzles to 30 psi and use ones with chip guards or relief ports. Use vacuums or wet methods when possible to control dust.

  5. Storage and housekeeping: Shut off supply valves when not in use, release pressure, and coil hoses neatly off walkways. Tag and remove defective tools or fittings until repaired.

Discussion Questions

  • Which pneumatic tools are in use today, and what pressures are required?

  • Who inspects hoses and fittings, and where are shutoffs and regulators located?

Conclusion

Inspect equipment, control pressure, and never direct air toward people or clothing.

Check it, regulate it, use it smartly!

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