5 Construction KPIs Every Contractor Should Track (and What They Actually Mean)

Are your construction KPIs actually driving better decisions or just filling dashboards?In this episode of Built to Scale, Mason Brady sits down with Ted Turner, a leadership coach with 40 years of experience in construction operations from the jobsite to the C-suite.Ted shares what truly matters when it comes to KPIs and metrics in the construction industry and how to use data as a tool for leadership, not punishment.They discuss how contractors can move beyond “gut feel,” create actionable scorecards, and build company cultures that understand what their numbers actually mean. From cash flow forecasting and earned value to leadership behaviors and forecasting accuracy.Topics We Cover00:00 – Welcome & Ted’s 40-year journey in construction06:06 – Why KPIs matter (and how data can become a trap)13:00 – The key metrics that actually drive profitability19:00 – Forecasting accuracy and smarter bidding decisions36:00 – Cash flow strategies every construction company needs43:53 – Earned Value explained: why more hours ≠ more profit54:36 – The human side of KPIs: leadership, culture, and peopleIf you’re a construction business owner who’s ready to make data your advantage, not your headache, follow Built to Scale for more conversations on cash flow, leadership, and growth in the construction industry.Visit https://Bradycfo.com/ For financial strategy for blue jeans and boots businessesLinks from the show:ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors): https://www.abc.org/ AGC (Associated General Contractors): https://www.agc.org/ Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching: https://www.ilecfranchise.com/ 🤝 Connect with Ted: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-turner-58612621/ 🎙️ Connect with Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masonbrady/