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Scott Arias REVEALS the High-Stakes World of Federal Construction! | The Construction MF’ers EP89

January 23, 2025 • Mobilization Funding • Episode 89

Federal construction is a different beast. With strict compliance requirements, short lead times, and high stakes, success requires more than technical know-how—it demands exceptional planning, execution, and leadership.

In this episode of The Construction MF’ers podcast, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, sits down with Scott Arias, CEO of ACE Consulting, to explore how federal contractors can excel in this high-pressure space and why these lessons are critical for every construction business. With 27 years in the construction industry, Scott brings nuanced experience from both federal and commercial projects. His journey spans building embassies overseas, teaching construction management, and growing ACE Consulting into a $25M company, making him a valuable voice on the complexities of planning, compliance, and leadership in construction.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

🔹 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – Discover how submittals act as a linchpin for federal projects, preventing delays, ensuring compliance, and avoiding costly missteps.
🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Understand why front-end preparation is vital for smoother operations in federal and commercial projects.
🔹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 – Learn how properly aligning schedules of values with real project execution prevents cash flow issues and keeps teams on track.
🔹 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 – Explore how leading with integrity builds loyalty, reduces disputes, and creates long-term business success.
🔹 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽 – Practical strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing the next generation of skilled workers in a changing industry.
🔹 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 – Balancing speed with precision to meet tight federal timelines while maintaining quality and control.

Whether you’re tackling federal contracts or looking to elevate your construction business, this episode is one of real stories, actionable insights and fresh perspectives.

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