The construction industry is undergoing a leadership shift. As veteran professionals retire, a new generation of leaders—Millennials and Gen Z—are stepping into critical roles. This generational change brings opportunity, but also the risk of disconnect between office leadership and field operations.
Matt Verderamo of Well Built Construction Consulting explores this dynamic in his article, The Future of Construction Management, offering practical ways to grow the next generation of construction leaders without losing the wisdom of the last.
What’s Changing
- Leadership turnover: Baby Boomers and Gen X are retiring or selling their businesses.
- New roles for younger leaders: Millennials and Gen Z are becoming Project Executives, PMs, and Superintendents.
- A growing skills gap: New leaders bring tech and communication strengths but may lack years of field experience.
The Risk
Without intentional planning, companies may face:
- Loss of field expertise
- Disconnect between office and field staff
- Frustration and turnover among high-potential employees
To Grow the Industry, We Must:
According to the author, top-performing contractors are already taking key steps:
- Bridging the generational gap by fostering collaboration between experienced field leaders and emerging office-based professionals.
- Investing in leadership development that includes both management skills and field exposure.
- Creating intentional systems to pass down knowledge, values, and culture.
- Valuing both field experience and modern systems, rather than favoring one over the other.
By building teams that respect and integrate both perspectives, we create a path forward that strengthens culture, improves performance, and grows the industry.
Read the full article by Matt Verderamo at Well Built Construction Consulting:
The Future of Construction Management
The Future of Construction Management
