When leaders treat authority as privilege, teams shrink to self-protection. Sinek’s reminder flips the script: your role is to care for the people doing the work. That care shows up in small choices, crediting others, sharing information early, and staying steady when pressure rises.

Care isn’t softness; it’s a performance system. People take smart risks when they feel safe from humiliation and political ambushes. A leader who shields the Team from needless chaos, sets clear priorities, and makes expectations fair creates space for initiative and honest feedback.

Start by asking two questions in every 1:1: What’s blocking you? What would make this week easier? Then remove one blocker, clarify one decision, and publicly appreciate one contribution. Over time, those micro-actions build trust, and trust is the true force multiplier.

This week, protect your Team’s focus by removing one obstacle and recognizing one person daily.

DPR Construction has a strong building company culture that starts with a simple purpose: build great things. That purpose is bigger than concrete and steel; it encompasses great teams, relationships, and customer value. When everyone knows what “great” means, daily decisions move faster, and accountability feels like teamwork rather than policing.

Values make that purpose real. Integrity keeps promises and protects trust. Enjoyment matters because people do their best work when the work is satisfying. Uniqueness pushes teams to challenge stale habits, and an ever-forward mindset turns learning into a daily practice rather than a yearly slogan.

Ambition then becomes a shared craft. A long-range goal, such as becoming widely admired, can guide investments in people, quality, and innovation. It can also broaden the definition of success to include the communities where projects are located. Culture becomes the blueprint that helps big goals survive busy weeks.

Great results come from values that empower people to improve, innovate, and honor commitments.

Federal funding for EV charging is colliding with tougher “Buy America” expectations. Contractors and equipment makers are watching policy shifts that would push more charger components and assemblies into U.S. supply chains, raising questions about timing, pricing, and availability for projects already queued by states.

For builders, the pinch point is not concrete and conduit but power electronics, controls, and certified hardware. If sourcing rules tighten faster than factories ramp up, bids can inflate, lead times can stretch, and crews can be re-sequenced while awaiting gear. Over time, stricter requirements could also stabilize specs, reduce import risk, and create steadier demand for domestic manufacturing.

Infrastructure firms that treat procurement as a first-phase activity will win. Prequalify U.S. suppliers early, design stations around interchangeable components, and coordinate utility interconnects before civil work starts. Companies that can demonstrate compliance without slowing schedules will be best positioned as EV charging shifts from pilot projects to routine roadway construction.

Map domestic suppliers now to avoid delays on the EV charger project.

Bipartisan housing-supply bills are moving quickly in Congress, aiming to reduce the pre-construction phase by months. The proposals would reward cities that loosen exclusionary zoning, expand by-right approvals, and adopt pre-approved home designs to enable faster permit issuance.

For residential builders, the headline isn’t a subsidy for buyers; it’s the possibility of a simpler rulebook. Faster entitlement can lower carrying costs, reduce cancellation risk, and make entry-level projects pencil out again, especially for townhomes, accessory dwelling units, and small-lot infill.

But the benefits will land unevenly. Local governments still control land-use decisions, and many planning offices are understaffed. Contractors should start building permit-ready packages, track which jurisdictions are aligning with the new incentives, and line up trade capacity early, because a smoother pipeline can turn into a labor crunch overnight.

Track zoning shifts now to shorten approvals and protect margins.

Good morning, Team. Today, we will focus on staying out of the line of fire around suspended loads. One mistake can quickly lead to a serious injury. If you are not part of the lift, you do not need to be near it. Speak up if you see unsafe rigging, poor communication, or anyone inside the lift area. Let’s work steadily, watch each other, and go home in one piece.

Suspended loads can shift, swing, or drop without warning from wind, snagged rigging, sudden movement, or equipment failure. The safest choice is distance and control. We use a planned path, clearly defined exclusion zones, and a single person directing the lift via clear signals or radio calls. Never assume the load is stable, and never step under it, even for a second.

Today, our standard is simple: no one under a suspended load and no one inside the swing zone without a job to do. Clear communication and patience prevent rushed moves. If you are unsure, ask. If you see a risk, stop it. Safe lifts are controlled lifts that protect everyone on site.

Keep every lift under control and every worker clear so everyone goes home safely.

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