There are many dictums for success in the construction industry. And for Kaufman Lynn Construction’s founder and CEO Mike Kaufman, “know your numbers” ranks right alongside the fundamentals of schedule, safety and project execution.
A self-described economics wonk, Kaufman explains that construction’s inherent performance and financial risks make trustworthy reporting and forecasting a must. “Only then can you make smart decisions about investments in growth, talent, technology and other essentials of good business,” he says.