This quote reframes retention: the goal isn’t to trap talent, it’s to grow it. When people know you’ll invest in them, they stop hoarding knowledge, take smarter risks, and bring problems to the surface earlier. Trust rises because development is real, not just promised.

Make growth unavoidable. Assign a clear skill ladder to every role, pair people with mentors, and run short monthly check-ins that end with one concrete next step. Fund learning, protect time for practice, and rotate ownership so people build breadth. Then create autonomy: define outcomes and guardrails, and let people choose the path.

The paradox is that freedom reduces flight. When someone is ready for a bigger role, celebrate it and keep the relationship strong. The culture you build becomes a talent magnet: people stay longer because they’re improving, and those who leave speak well of you, attracting the next wave.

Invest weekly in each teammate’s growth plan and remove one barrier to their development.

T&G Constructors frames performance as a function of relationships. Its mission pairs integrity and quality artistry with a promise to minimize risk and safeguard client investments. That posture signals a builder who treats trust as a deliverable, not a byproduct.

The firm calls its approach Total Project Delivery, guiding work from planning and conceptual design through completion. By owning the throughline, it aims to reduce handoffs, surface problems early, and keep decisions tied to cost, schedule, and constructability. Repeat business is the most accurate indicator of performance.

Operations span Florida from offices in Miami, Orlando, and Delray Beach, supported by leaders who emphasize safety and disciplined execution. President and co-founder Rick Gonzalez is recognized for decades of project delivery and oversight of construction operations and safety, including the ABC Platinum STEP Safety Award and the AIA Contractor of the Year.

Repeat business is earned by minimizing risk through integrated delivery and safety.

FHWA has updated its Buy America questions and answers to clarify how the manufactured-products rule applies to federal-aid highway work. That matters because many items that were once treated as routine purchases now require a domestic compliance record before they can be permanently incorporated into a project.

Projects obligated between March 20, 2025, and September 30, 2025, can still rely on the old general waiver for manufactured products. For projects obligated on or after October 1, 2025, manufactured products must be manufactured in the United States. For projects obligated on or after October 1, 2026, they must also meet a 55% domestic component cost requirement, pushing teams to track bills of materials, final assembly locations, and supplier certifications much earlier.

For contractors, the critical path shifts into procurement and documentation. Estimators will rely on vetted vendors, tighter substitution language, and clear lines of responsibility for who gathers compliance evidence for electrical gear, controls, pumps, and ITS components. Owners who offer early-buy packages and publish consistent documentation expectations can reduce bid padding and prevent schedule slippage when a single noncompliant component threatens an entire pay item.

Lock supplier documentation early to avoid Buy America surprises.

Homebuilding in the Phoenix metro area is encountering a different kind of scarcity: documentation proving a 100-year water supply. After a 2023 pause in approving some subdivisions that relied solely on groundwater, Arizona regulators created pathways that allow projects to proceed if they secure renewable water or earn new water credits.

Two state programs are now moving deals again. The first ag-to-urban transfer has been approved, providing credits for 825 homes in Buckeye, and more applications are under review, including one tied to Queen Creek. For builders, that means water due diligence shifts from a line item to the critical path that can make or break land closings, permit issuance, and release schedules.

The builders who stay profitable will design and bid around water reality. Lock supply commitments during entitlement, phase grading, and start to match available credits, and reduce demand through efficient fixtures, drought-smart landscaping, and tighter irrigation controls. Communicate the plan early to lenders and buyers so timelines and costs do not explode at the final mile.

Secure an assured water supply early; it now decides permit timing.

Good morning, crew. Before we drill, cut, grind, or demolish, we confirm that materials are free of asbestos risk. If you see suspect insulation, old floor tile, pipe wrap, sprayed coatings, or damaged ceiling material, stop work and notify your lead. Do not sweep it, blow it away, or bag it as regular trash. We only proceed after the competent person confirms the plan, controls, and disposal steps.

Asbestos fibers are microscopic and can stay airborne, so you cannot judge safety by sight or smell. Disturbing suspect material without controls can expose the whole crew and contaminate tools, clothing, and vehicles. The proper process is to identify suspect materials, keep them intact, isolate the area, and use approved methods, such as wet techniques and HEPA-filtered cleanup, when authorized. If the job requires removal, trained personnel follow the regulated area plan, wear respiratory protection, and handle waste correctly.

Today, we win by stopping early and getting it verified. If you are unsure about a material, treat it as suspect until it is confirmed. Protecting your lungs protects your career and your family. Speak up quickly, secure the area, and let the trained plan drive the work rather than guesswork.

If you are unsure, stop work, protect the area, and have it checked.

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