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Construction Foreman Field Guide

$69 Go to price and purchase

Two people miss the morning start, and concrete is coming at 8:00. This guide helps you plan crew coverage two weeks ahead, prepare for no-shows, and handle the people decisions that keep a job moving.

FormatField guide
Contents6 PDF guides, 1 Word document, 1 Excel workbook
UseInstant download

Start with the free Construction Foreman Assessment. Twenty jobsite situations help you identify which parts of the job deserve your attention first.

$69

  • One-time purchase. Editable files.
  • Your download link appears on the confirmation screen and in your receipt. No account needed.
  • Request a full refund within 30 days with one email.
  • Licensed for one company's internal HR use. Resale and redistribution are not permitted. Read the license.

Checkout takes place on our store at shop.truestephr.com. Any applicable sales tax appears at checkout before you pay. These files provide general HR information, not legal advice.

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Bring your purchased tool and the situation you are working through. A TrueStep HR practitioner will help you set the inputs, make the first decisions, and identify a practical next step.

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Where to start

Focus first on the chapters highlighted by your assessment.

Each chapter ends with practical steps you can use on the job this week to help keep your crew coming back.

DecisionDevelop your managers
IndustryCross-industry
Files6 PDF guides, 1 Word document, 1 Excel workbook
ReviewRead our published standard for how we develop our tools, and what we cover for their scope and limits.
Research and standardsRead the reference note behind this tool: The construction foreman

What the guide is built on

Built from twenty jobsite situations.

The Construction Foreman Assessment scores each situation against published evidence and compares the results with your own self-view. The guide covers the five areas it assesses.

Manpower and the Look-AheadBuild a crew plan around the two-week look-ahead, accounting for no-shows, trade stacking, and weather days.
Safety Leadership on the JobMaintain safety standards when schedules get tight. Construction has the highest workplace fatality count of any sector, making those decisions especially important.
Quality and ReworkCheck the work before the next layer covers it. Rework found late costs time and margin twice.
Performance and ConflictAddress performance and conflict concerns early, with direct conversations and specific feedback before they affect the wider crew.
Keeping the CrewSupport new crew members as they get started, address performance gaps honestly, and have stay conversations before a counteroffer enters the picture.
Sample situation“6:10 am, concrete arrives at 8:00. Two hands no-show, including the one who was going to run the screed.”
Sample situation“The GC’s schedule slipped again, and now the drywallers will be in your rooms the same week as you. Your super is asking how you plan to work it.”

Fit

Is this the right fit for your work?

A good fit

  • For construction foremen and the leaders who manage them.
  • You want editable Word and Excel files that stay with your organization.
  • You or a manager will run the process and want a clear sequence to follow.

When to consider another option

  • For advice about one person's specific circumstances, consult qualified counsel.
  • For help running the process, explore our advisory services.

What is inside

Every file in the download, by name.

Taken from the kit’s own Start Here guide, so what you see here is what you open after checkout.

PDF · readStart Here: a guide to every file and the order to use them.
PDF · readFirst 90 Days Planner: a structured plan for one new crew member, from preparation before day one through the 30, 60, and 90 day checks.
PDF · readQuick Reference: the whole workbook on one page, including what each tab does, what to enter, and how to read the result.
Excel · useConstruction Foreman Action Workbook: your assessment results over time, the monthly crew scoreboard, the rework log, the crew roster with check dates and the invite-back column, and a dashboard.
Word · editConstruction Foreman Scripts and Templates: prepared language for no-show mornings, stop-work decisions, rework conversations, employee checks, end-of-project conversations, and stay conversations, plus a two-week look-ahead template.
PDF · readTrueStep HR Product License: what you may and may not do with your purchased files.
PDF · readUsing This Workbook in Google Sheets: how to upload the file and what to check afterward.
PDF · readThe Construction Foreman Field Guide: guidance for the five areas covered by your assessment, practical steps for each, and a 30-day plan.

How to use it

Your first 15 minutes

Begin with The Construction Foreman Field Guide, then follow the 4 numbered steps below.

  1. Start with the Field Guide and focus on the areas highlighted by your assessment. Each short chapter ends with practical steps you can take this week.

  2. Record your assessment result in the Workbook and fill in last quarter's crew scoreboard. Set aside fifteen minutes to review the numbers before your next crew planning discussion.

  3. Use the Planner with your next hire or your most recent crew member. Work through it page by page and schedule the checks before day one.

  4. Keep Scripts & Templates handy for the 6:10 no-show morning, stop-work calls, rework conversations, day-30 checks, and stay conversations. The prepared language gives you a starting point for each discussion.

Construction Foreman Field Guide: the Start Here guide showing every file and the order to use them.

Before you buy

Questions about your purchase

Find details about file formats, delivery, licensing, and refunds.

What exactly do I receive?

You receive 6 PDF guides, 1 Word document, and 1 Excel workbook, all named in the What is inside section above. This is a one time purchase, delivered as a download, not a subscription.

Are these the real screenshots?

Yes. The first image shows the file set, and the second and third show actual pages from the current download.

Can I use the files in my business?

Yes. You can edit and brand the Word document, fill in the Excel workbook, and read or print the PDF guides for your own internal operations.

What if I need help applying it?

For help implementing this tool, book a one hour Setup Session for $149. For broader HR support, advisory begins with a short request and a written scope at truestephr.com/pages/advisory. For legal questions, consult qualified counsel.

How do I get the files?

Right after payment, your download link appears on the confirmation screen and again in your email receipt. All files arrive as one ZIP. No account is needed.

What do I need to open them?

You can use Word and Excel, LibreOffice on a computer, or Google Docs and Google Sheets in a browser. The alternatives are free. Any PDF reader opens the guides. See download help.

What if it is not right for us?

Email support@truestephr.com within 30 days for a full refund. No form or explanation is required. The full terms are in the refund policy.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is general HR information and a working method. It is not written to any one state unless the page says so. Where a decision turns on the law, use qualified counsel. See what we cover, and what we do not.

Who may use the files?

One license covers the internal HR work of one legal entity. You may edit the files, brand them, and issue them to your employees. Consultants and groups with several entities need the extended license. See the license.

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