Leadership grounded in a growth mindset values becoming over being. A fixed mindset chases approval and avoids challenges to protect its status. A growth mindset views talent as a starting point and effort as the driving force of change. Leaders signal this shift when they reward intelligent risk-taking, ask what was learned, and normalize the phrase ‘yet.’

To build such cultures, set learning goals in tandem with performance goals. Make feedback specific and timely so it becomes information, not identity. Teach strategies for deliberate practice and encourage peers to coach one another. Hire and promote for curiosity and resilience. Publicly share your own mistakes and revisions so improvement is seen as honorable.

Measure progress across weeks and months, not moments. Track effort, strategy, and results together, then adjust plans openly and transparently. When a project stalls, replace blame with the following experiment. Remind Team that mastery is a journey, not a destination. The question is never ‘Am I good,’ but ‘How will I get better?’ Start small, iterate daily.

Model growth mindset: ask for feedback, reward effort, share a mistake, and design one small experiment.

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From interstate corridors to neighborhood streets, APAC Alabama remains a trusted builder for heavy civil work. This week, the company highlights a century of local knowledge, a safety culture, and a statewide office network that mobilizes estimators and crews quickly to meet tight schedules and keep projects moving.

Its construction group delivers asphalt paving and complex infrastructure for highways, roads, airports, commercial lots, and residential communities. The asphalt team produces hot mix, warm mix, and cold mix tailored to each job, with consultation aligning specs and budgets. Sustainable practices and recycling reduce environmental impact, supporting durable pavements that withstand heat, rain, and heavy traffic.

Aggregates supply underpins the program. Granite and limestone reserves provide base, fill, and specialty products for concrete, asphalt, and sitework. Rigorous testing meets state requirements, including work with the Alabama Department of Transportation. By controlling production and delivery from quarry to jobsite, APAC Alabama helps owners maintain schedules, manage risk, and extend asset life across Alabama.

Applause rolled along Lake Wausau as Wisconsin leaders and Domtar kicked off the modernization of the Rothschild Dam, a 113-year-old structure anchoring the waterfront. The state budget committed forty-two million dollars last month, leveraging private investment to move construction from plans to shovels and strengthen regional resilience.

Initial work focuses on the Timber Crib Spillway, a 276-foot section that regulators say needs more than routine repairs. Crews will stage barges and install two cofferdams to create dry access for demolition, then rebuild the spillway with modern controls that manage floods, protect downstream neighborhoods, and preserve Lake Wausau’s recreational value.

The project supports local jobs at the Rothschild mill and ties to Domtar investments across north-central Wisconsin, while safeguarding homes, businesses, and infrastructure in the area near the lake. With site preparation underway and river windows set by permits, residents can expect to see equipment mobilization first, followed by concrete work, gates, and shoreline restoration throughout the coming seasons.

A new national ranking out today spotlights metros where newly built homes dominate listings and often undercut resale prices. The list crowns Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers in Arkansas, followed by Boise, Nashville, McAllen, and Portland in Maine, with Madison, Greenville, Austin, Charlotte, and Raleigh completing the top ten. Builders see policy clarity and an abundance of entitled lots.

Researchers weighed four factors that matter in the field. New construction share counted most, followed by the price gap with existing homes, relative climate risk, and buyer attention. Boise posted the highest share at fifty-one percent and often priced below resales. In Fayetteville, new homes made up 43% of listings and were generally more affordable.

For builders, the playbook is straightforward. Concentrate spec starts in these midsize markets, standardize energy packages, and lean on panelized framing to accelerate cycle times. Suppliers should stage inventory and lock trucking for fall, while sales teams highlight lower climate exposure. Expect lots of quicker permits as local leaders cite the ranking.

Introduction
Good MorningTeam! Today’s toolbox talk focuses on safe handling practices during soil stabilization with lime or cement.

Why It Matters
Quicklime/hydrated lime and cement are highly alkaline. Dust irritates the lungs and eyes, and contact with moisture creates a caustic slurry and heat, leading to chemical burns. Spreader trucks and mixers add visibility and struck-by risks.

Strategies for Safety

Discussion Questions

Conclusion
Respect the caustic and heat hazards: control dust, protect skin/eyes, and manage equipment and runoff.

Stay upwind, stay protected!

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