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What causes good crews to leave?
Every contractor eventually experiences it.
One of your best workers quits.
Then another.
Then someone who has been with the company for years decides to move on.
At first, it can be confusing.
The pay was competitive.
The work was steady.
The company was busy.
So what happened?
Many contractors assume good employees leave for more money.
Sometimes they do.
But after decades in construction, I've noticed that money is often only part of the story.
More often than not, good crews leave because of
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Aug 11th 2026