it goes quickly

I snapped the first picture of the lines two weeks ago.

Yesterday, I took another—the walls nearly complete.

So much can change in such a short time.

Whether it’s making hole or raising walls, the field is where the action happens. The field is my playground.

There’s a deep satisfaction in watching something you started on paper come to life.

This time last year, I was studying plans. Today, I’m preparing for an inspection just two days away.

But here’s what those pictures really cost me: time.

I went home this past weekend for a total of 31 hours.

Fourteen straight days of 16-hour shifts left me running on fumes. “No rest for the weary,” as the saying goes. When I walked through my front door Saturday morning, I realized change was happening there, too.

The change at home feels different. It’s quieter. Subtler. But it comes at a higher cost.

One skill that transfers seamlessly from O&G to construction is the ability to compartmentalize—family and work.

There’s no outsourcing that balance; it’s pure commitment.

Whether you’re on a rig, on a jobsite, or working from home, the clearer the lines, the easier it is to spend your time where it truly matters.

I was home for 31 hours, but for those 31 hours, my girls got 100% of me.