How to Balance Retention and Succession in Construction Leadership
How to Balance Retention and Succession in Construction Should you keep your top leaders—or prepare their replacements? In construction, turnover is expensive and often unexpected. The answer isn’t choosing one—it’s building both. When construction firms balance retention and succession, they protect the present and secure the future. As Harvard Business Review reports, just 14% of
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Why Construction Leaders Stay—and How to Keep Them in 2025
What Makes Leaders Stay? Retention Tactics for Construction Companies Retaining great leadership is no accident. In the construction industry, where turnover is costly and experienced executives are in high demand, companies that keep their top leaders are the ones with a clear strategy. The question isn’t just what makes leaders stay—but how you can actively
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How to Keep Your Best Leaders from Jumping Ship
How to Keep Your Best Construction Leaders from Leaving Top leaders don’t usually leave because of money. They leave because of misalignment, burnout, or a lack of a future. In construction—where executive roles are demanding and leadership pipelines are thin—retaining your best people isn’t optional. It’s critical. According to Gallup, 57% of employees say they’re
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The Value of Networking in Construction Leadership
The Value of Networking in Construction Leadership At the executive level, networking isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a career accelerator. For construction professionals ready to move into senior leadership, your network can do more than open doors. It builds visibility, validates your reputation, and reinforces your leadership brand. According to a recent Zippia report, 85% of
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How to Build a LinkedIn Profile That Attracts the Right Opportunities
How to Build a LinkedIn Profile That Attracts the Right Opportunities A polished LinkedIn profile isn’t just a formality—it’s your digital first impression. And for construction executives, that impression often precedes board discussions, investor reviews, and confidential succession planning conversations. You don’t need to post every week or chase engagement. But you do need a
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From Reputation to Results: Establishing Your Leadership Brand
In construction leadership, reputation alone isn’t enough. Executives who rise to the top don’t just have a track record—they have a clearly defined brand that communicates how they think, how they lead, and what they stand for. In today’s C-suite hiring landscape, your personal brand must be more than polished. It must be strategic. This
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The Role of Recruiters in Strengthening Your Leadership Team
Recruiting isn’t a task to check off your list—it’s a long-term investment in your company’s stability and growth. When it comes to hiring construction leadership, many companies still think in terms of “open roles.” But today’s top firms are rethinking that approach. They’re not just hiring for today’s needs—they’re building aligned, resilient leadership teams for
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Build Stronger Teams: How to Align Succession and Recruiting
Build Stronger Teams: How to Align Succession and Recruiting Many construction firms treat succession planning and executive recruiting as separate efforts. One develops talent from within, while the other fills gaps from outside. But the most successful companies treat them as two sides of the same strategy. They use both to build resilient, future-focused leadership
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The New Rules of Attracting Top Talent in the Construction Industry
The competition for executive talent in construction has shifted. Compensation alone isn’t closing offers. In 2025, C-suite leaders are evaluating company culture, decision-making structures, and long-term alignment with more scrutiny than ever before. At Ardith Rademacher & Associates, we’re seeing clear shifts in what attracts top-tier candidates—and what sends them walking. 1. Culture Is a
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What Construction Leaders Want: Hiring Trends for 2025
The construction industry is evolving—and so are the expectations of its leadership. As companies compete for top executive talent, the hiring landscape in 2025 demands more than just competitive compensation. Today’s leaders are evaluating culture, vision, and opportunity just as closely as you’re evaluating their resumes. At Ardith Rademacher & Associates, we’re seeing clear trends
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