Most projects don’t derail because of bad fabrication — they derail because of broken operations, unclear communication, and missed signals long before the first weld is laid.

In Episode 3 of the SWF Project Series, Brandon breaks down the operational habits that separate smooth, predictable builds from chaotic, reactive ones. From field decision-making to timesheet controls to real-time communication, this episode shows what it actually takes to keep projects on track.

We cover:
• Why process repeatability matters even in custom fabrication
• How to create a culture where problems get solved fast
• The role of innovation and inclusive idea-sharing
• How to control scope creep in the field
• The power of clean timesheets and daily journals
• Handling mid-project budget shifts
• Dealing with weather delays and material changes
• The RFI process and when to escalate
• Why safety culture can make or break a project
• Tiny operational wins that compound into major results

If you’re a PM, superintendent, estimator, fabricator, or GC — this episode is packed with real-world lessons you can implement on your next job.

00:00 – Intro
00:18 – Why process + repeatability drive smooth builds
02:00 – Innovation, inclusivity & solving problems in real time
03:50 – Handling budget shifts, scope creep & field requests
06:45 – Timesheets, journals & controlling chaos through data
08:25 – Weather delays & material changes: building contingency
10:05 – When RFIs help (and when they stall the project)
12:00 – Preventing injuries: why safety culture beats safety rules
14:10 – Tiny wins: efficiency, KPIs & repeatable excellence
16:05 – Quality, service & mindset on difficult builds
18:20 – What makes a project flow unusually well

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