Hot take · 10:29
// THE QUOTE
“i'm a firm subscriber of you spend a lot of time at work you better enjoy what you do”
— Ian Boyd · Iron Maple Constructors
Complete standalone riff on enjoying the work plus surrounding yourself with strong people; opens on the setup and lands on 'the magic that makes it fun going to work.'
Full episode at 10:29How to Start a GC on Relationships Alone: Iron Maple's Ian Boyd & Rene Cox on Risk, P3s, and the Atlantic Canada Construction Market ▸
THE LESSON THIS CLIP CARRIES
Geographical division of a multi-partner GC — aligning partners with their existing networks and market knowledge — reduces startup friction and leverages existing relationships.
“it became almost geographical — dirk looked after New Brunswick to a large degree; his network is there”
THE CHAPTER IT LIVES IN
Startup mechanics: dividing the business and early work mix
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SOURCE: 10:29 of How to Start a GC on Relationships Alone: Iron Maple's Ian Boyd & Rene Cox on Risk, P3s, and the Atlantic Canada Construction Market