In this episode of Construction Corner, host Dillon tackles a common entrepreneurial trap: refusing to train your team because "it's faster to just do it myself." Drawing from a recent conversation with a fellow entrepreneur and his own experience managing a team at 25, Dillon makes a compelling case for why training is non-negotiable. He explains that investing a few hours upfront to teach someone a skill saves countless hours later, empowers your team, and prevents you from working 100-hour weeks forever. From teaching Revit basics to helping contractors open CAD files, Dillon shares practical examples of how giving people the right tools and training creates a more capable, grateful team—and frees you up to focus on growing the business. If you're hoarding knowledge or avoiding training, this episode is your wake-up call.

In this episode of Construction Corner, host Dillon dives into the impact of tariffs on the construction industry, specifically focusing on the recent doubling of tariffs on Chinese-imported silicon products. With the AI boom driving massive demand for data centers and computing power, Dillon explains how these tariffs will accelerate the onshoring of high-tech semiconductor manufacturing to the United States. From TSMC's Arizona facility to Intel's Ohio chip fabs, he discusses the multi-billion dollar investments reshaping American manufacturing and what it means for construction professionals. Dillon also tackles the political complexities of long-term infrastructure projects that span multiple presidential terms and makes the case for using tariffs—not taxpayer dollars—to incentivize domestic manufacturing. If you're curious about how global trade policy translates into construction opportunities, this episode breaks it down.

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In this episode Dillon discusses how to run an effective meeting. Give it the 3 minute listen.

In this episode of Construction Corner, host Dillon reveals the surprisingly simple reason why contractors choose Vertical Design Services for their electrical engineering needs: they pick up the phone. Drawing from a recent Christmas lunch conversation with clients, Dillon discusses how responsive communication—answering calls, replying to emails, and following up—has been the key to building lasting client relationships. From small service calls and TI projects to major endeavors like a county courthouse service upgrade in Iowa, Dillon explains how staying accessible and reliable keeps clients coming back, regardless of project size. It's straightforward advice that's surprisingly hard to execute at scale, but it's what sets VDS apart in the competitive world of design-build projects.

In this episode of Construction Corner, host Dillon discusses the importance of being proactive when pursuing major construction projects. Using a massive data center project as an example, he shares how doing upfront work—from creating one-lines and lighting designs to anticipating logistical challenges—sets contractors apart from the competition. Dillon emphasizes that winning big projects isn't just about submitting a number; it's about thinking ahead, solving problems before they arise, and helping clients navigate complex decision-making processes. Learn why being proactive and "doing the right thing at the right time" is essential for landing and successfully executing behemoth projects.

In this episode, Dillon breaks down what design build really means for electrical contractors. Learn how design build helps you move faster through projects by providing gear sizing, one-line diagrams, lighting packages, and panel schedules upfront—giving you hard costs before you bid. Discover how the process streamlines submittals, eliminates back-and-forth delays, and puts you in control of equipment selection. Whether you're new to design build or looking to understand how it can accelerate your projects from small office TIs to large-scale builds, this episode covers everything you need to know about designing and delivering projects faster.

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Vertical Design Services

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Brad Henderson is a commercial HVAC Project Manager and business development leader with Bay Climate Control & Refrigeration, serving the Gulf Coast region. With years of hands-on field and project execution experience, Brad brings a practical, jobsite-tested perspective to leadership, operations, and growth.

Through his own life experience, Brad is intentionally developing the craft of storytelling and public speaking to better articulate lessons learned along the way. His work centers on building disciplined systems, strengthening communication between field and office teams, and mentoring others who are rebuilding their lives, growing their careers, or seeking a more purposeful path forward.

Brad is a present father, an active community member, and a strong advocate for the skilled trades as a pathway to stability, dignity, and long-term impact.

Want an Engineering firm BUILT for Electrical Contractors? Let's see how we can help speed up your Design/Build projects.

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Connect with Dillon Mitchell

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mitchell-pe/

Vertical Design Services

https://www.instagram.com/vertical_designservices/

#Revit #BIM #Automation #VerticalDesignServices #VDS #MEP #Contractors #Engineering #ElectricalContractor

Dillon discusses how Vertical Design Services is scaling rapidly—doubling the team twice in one year—and the training strategies needed to make it work. Learn how they onboard new hires and interns, why contractors are at the center of their design-build approach, and how they're building training modules that teach both hard skills and the business side of construction that traditional engineering firms rarely cover.

Want an Engineering firm BUILT for Electrical Contractors? Let's see how we can help speed up your Design/Build projects.

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