Commitment & Consistency: Elements of a Successful Construction Business

Many elements are necessary for a successful construction business—great employees, well-established customers, updated equipment, a sound office, and finances. In addition, whether you are starting a new business or already deep in the industry, the behind-the-scenes elements of commitment and consistency are also essential.

Goals are the first step to showing commitment. What do you envision? Goals create a path to forge and a target to reach. They help separate what is important and what is a waste of time. Goals determine what actions are needed. They may need to be adjusted along the way, but it would be hard to have clear direction without them.

Motivation is the second step to success. What motivates you and fuels your excitement? Are you a skilled craftsman who wants to be the best custom carpentry contractor in your area? Are you creative at landscape design and want to express that creativity? Do you see a problem in the industry that you can solve? Is money, free time, or helping others a motivation? It is important to identify and connect to the excitement and energy that will motivate you to act toward your desired outcomes.

Commitment

Total commitment to the process is necessary to push through the obstacles and roadblocks one encounters along the way. Difficulties such as labor issues, competition, financial challenges, and market fluctuations can cause you to both lose sight of your goals goal and your motivation. Running a construction business can sometimes take around-the-clock commitment—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. There are many areas one needs to commit to in growing and maintaining a successful construction business. 

This can include:

• Bringing the project in on time and on budget.
• Promoting a culture of safety.
• Putting in long days and weekends.
• Not letting fear be your motivator.
• Expanding in other areas of business.
• Staying open minded, innovative, and welcoming new ideas and technology.
• Valuing quality, excellence, integrity, and trust in yourself and others.
• Financial responsibility.
• Keeping things in balance by delegating work and responsibilities to others.
• Building lasting relationships.

Consistency

It is important to understand that consistency goes hand in hand with commitment. The day-after-day routine can become monotonous and uneventful, making one question if they should keep going. Be patient and flexible with yourself, even when you feel you are not moving forward.

Here are a few things you can do to help yourself stay consistent:

• Give yourself time to see change.
• Keep going when you make a mistake.
• Hold yourself accountable.
• Reward yourself when accomplishments are made.
• Maintain a realistic schedule.
• Take time to get refreshed.
• Use motivational tactics to keep going.

Keep in mind that consistent and intentional actions brings success—not sporadic moves.

Having the motivation to stay committed and consistent is powerful and gives you the ability to achieve your desired dreams.

At Acuity, we understand these principles and are committed to building long-term relationships with our insured contractors. With 50,000+ contractors placing their trust in us, and a 95% customer claim satisfaction, our focus is you. Acuity will show the same commitment and consistency that you do.