Teach the Longing

Saint-Exupéry’s Compass for Leaders Who Awaken Imagination, Craft, and Sail Teams Toward Bright Horizons Beyond All Charts of Today

Leadership begins with vision, but vision starts with stillness. Pause long enough to survey the landscape before speaking. Those you guide can tell whether your words arise from hurried impulse or from quiet conviction. A leader who sees farther invites others to lift their chins and notice possibilities they had overlooked. Followers become pathfinders when they sense trust in their judgment.

Such conviction is built through daily credibility. Explain the why until every task hums with meaning. Share decisions early, admit errors quickly, spread credit widely. Each honest act proves the purpose outranks any personality, turning spectators into stewards. Celebrate small wins; they prove progress is real.

Picture your seat empty tomorrow. Would energy persist or collapse into checklist drift? That answer measures the flame you nurture today. Ask the team what systems, stories, and skills must mature so the fire survives every handoff. Legacy is a living conviction, not a marble monument. Keep it bright daily

Envision the horizon, share its promise, and take a big stride. Help one teammate glimpse that horizon and equip them to chart a step toward it today.

Boeing's $1B Dreamliner Blitz Ignites Charleston!!

HITT-BE&K JV wins $1B job expanding Boeing’s North Charleston 787 plant; new Dreamlifter hub, 500 jobs, targets 10 jets a month by 2027

Boeing awarded a HITT–BE&K joint venture the $1 billion expansion of its North Charleston 787 campuses, the builders said March 11. Crews start this month on 8.2 acres of structural slab, new parking and a Dreamlifter service bay, clearing room to lift Dreamliner output. Boeing wants the upgrades done by early 2027 to reach 10 jets a month.

The scope includes a 660,000-sq-ft assembly hall, 200,000-sq-ft paint shop and 150,000-sq-ft tools warehouse linked by automated tugs and digital twins. Peak manpower will hit about 1,800 pouring 50,000 yd³ of concrete; the JV says heavy local subcontracting should satisfy Boeing’s union labor targets amid tight specialty-steel supply. Crews mobilize now.

South Carolina pledged $200 million in incentives and forecasts 500 permanent jobs plus $300 million a year in wages once the line is humming. Analysts call the fast build vital to Boeing’s cash comeback after MAX turmoil and a test of whether U.S. mega-manufacturing can still outrun rivals.

Key Bridge rebuild leaps ahead river piles dive in

Maryland's $2B Key Bridge rebuild milestone crews drive first river trestle piles, launching four-year sprint to reopen I-695 and revive port traffic!

Baltimore’s long-awaited Key Bridge comeback turned physical this week as the Kiewit-Skanska-Clark team vibrated a 110-ft steel pile into Patapsco River mud at dawn. The post anchors a temporary trestle that will stretch half a mile, giving crews stable ground to build cofferdams and drill the first foundation shafts for a taller, cable-stayed span. Governor Moore watched from a tug, dubbing it “Day One of reopening I-695.”

Plans call for a cable-stayed bridge that sits twenty-five feet higher and wraps its towers in concrete dolphins to guard against ship strikes. Deck panels are being cast at Tradepoint Atlantic, rolled to site on barges, and hoisted by strand jacks, while AI drones verify alignment to half an inch. The technique, contractors say, trims nine months and keeps the ship lane shut no longer than 48 hours. Crews toil six days.!

Federal aid finances most of the $2 billion bill, with insurance and port fees filling the gap. The work will generate eight thousand union hires, local apprenticeships, and a riverside park honoring the six workers lost in 2024. Officials aim to reopen I-695 by late 2028, and drivers crawling detours say the clang of that first pile finally proves progress.

AI Permitting Blitz Turbocharges U.S. Home Starts!

White House AI mandate and state deadlines drive permit speeds; Chicago’s 'Cut the Tape' issues same-day approvals, thrilling builders nationwide

A permitting-tech wave followed President Trump’s April 15 order directing agencies to deploy AI and draft plans in 45 days; builders predict months shaved off starts. It also sets up a Permitting Innovation Center. CERAWeek panelists warned Congress it could lose the AI race if projects stay stuck in paperwork.

States sprint too. California’s AB 1308 caps inspection windows and allows private reviewers. Florida’s HB 267 refunds fees if waits exceed 60 days. Chicago’s “Cut the Tape” logged its first same-day permit on April 18.

Tech firms cash in: Honolulu cut permit times 70 percent with Clariti’s AI portal. San Bernardino now files online via EZOP. Maricopa County’s Permit Center merges six systems for real-time tracking. Legal backlash is brewing: Oak Park’s all-electric code faces a lawsuit.

The Importance of Managing Dust from Drywall Installation

Introduction
Good morning, Team! Today’s toolbox talk focuses on managing drywall dust. Installing, sanding, or cutting drywall generates fine dust particles, posing health and safety hazards.

Why It Matters
Breathing drywall dust irritates lungs, eyes, and skin, and prolonged exposure can lead to respiratory issues. Proper management protects everyone’s health.

Strategies to Manage Drywall Dust

1. Wear Proper PPE:

   • Use dust masks, goggles, and gloves whenever handling drywall materials.

2. Use Dust Control Methods:

   • Employ vacuum-attached sanding equipment or wet-sanding techniques to minimize airborne dust.

3. Ensure Good Ventilation:

   • Open windows, use fans, or ventilation systems to clear dust from workspaces quickly.

4. Regular Cleanup:

   • Frequently vacuum or wet-clean floors and surfaces to prevent dust accumulation.

5. Limit Exposure:

   • Rotate tasks among workers to reduce individual exposure to drywall dust.

Discussion Questions

• Have you experienced any health issues related to drywall dust?

• What additional dust-control measures could we implement on-site?

Conclusion
Effectively managing drywall dust keeps our workplace healthy and safe. Wear PPE, control dust effectively, and regularly clean work areas.

Reduce dust stay safe!