Thou Shalt Labor Plan: Creating a Disciplined Tech-Forward Labor Planning Process

Labor makes up 50% or more of total project costs—so why are so many contractors still tracking labor instead of planning it? In this SMACNA-hosted webinar, RIVET Work’s Cedric Kennedy teams up with Nathan Shinkle and Zach Piercy from Poynter Sheet Metal to unpack how disciplined labor planning drives profitability, reduces field chaos, and helps contractors scale sustainably. ✅ Learn how Poynter doubled their field team without breaking operations ✅ See how to move from reactive scheduling to proactive workforce planning ✅ Discover real-world tools for labor forecasting, dispatching, and job readiness ✅ Understand key KPIs like % of planned vs actual labor and how they impact margin Whether you're a construction operations leader, project manager, or self-performing contractor—this session is packed with tactical takeaways and strategic insight. 📥 Book a demo or learn more at: https://www.rivet.work/schedule-a-demo