261. Construction Project Management Fundamentals (Build Show Live Session) - Danny Kerr
From Contractor Evolution by Breakthrough Academy
February 25, 2026 · 52 min · Season 6 · Episode 261
About this episode
Danny Kerr discusses project management fundamentals for contractors, sharing effective systems and strategies.
To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP261 Grab your free Project Management Resource Bundle here: https://trybta.com/DL261 In this episode of Contractor Evolution, we’re releasing a talk Danny did at Build Show Live. In just 60 minutes, he breaks down the exact project management system he’s seen hundreds of contractors use to cut waste, increase profit and leave both their teams and customers happy. Danny walks through: - The four principles of good project management - How to properly structure a project manager role and hold them accountable through -effective goal setting and review rhythms - Foolproof templates for a project communication plan and status update 00:00-Intro 01:01-Four Principles of Project Management and Danny's Background 04:04-Red Flags and The Four Systems to Discuss 07:36-Employment Agreements, KPIs and Goal Setting & Review (GSR) 20:33-Project Communication Plan and Status Updates 29:49-Proper Use of Software and Hiring Project Managers 37:58-Growth Seen in Breakthrough Academy Businesses and The Contractor Growth Method 42:19-Takeaways, Implementation and Audience Questions
People in this episode
Guest: Danny Kerr
Topics covered
- project management
- contractor success
- goal setting
- communication plans
- software use
Keywords
- project management
- contractors
- profit
- goal setting
- communication
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Organizations: Breakthrough Academy
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