Construction leadership training

Transform your construction managers into confident leaders

In just 2 hours a month


Struggling with a skills gap on-site? We get it – construction projects need strong, proactive leaders to stay on budget and on time. With our leadership training, you can quickly develop your construction managers into problem-solvers and people leaders, without disrupting projects and schedules.

Have off-site workshops and traditional training failed? That’s why our leadership program fits into your managers' workday – just 2 hours a month. They’ll gain practical skills to handle conflicts, lead teams, and keep projects moving, all while on the job.

We are proud to be the official learning and development partner of Registered Master Builders Association

Solutions for effective leadership training for construction

Your managers excel in their technical roles, but many struggle to manage people, projects, and priorities effectively.   

Traditional management training often doesn’t stick - and the gap between their technical brilliance and their leadership skills can hold your business back.

Our Active Learning approach closes this gap with leadership development designed for managers in the construction industry. Training construction managers comes with unique challenges – long hours, project deadlines, and the need to be on-site.

The Active Manager Program delivers monthly, practical learning that integrates seamlessly into daily work—building the core leadership skills construction managers need to be productive, proficient and proactive.

 

The old way 

❌ One off events
❌ No follow up
❌ Individual participation
❌ No leader involvement
❌ Lots of theory
❌ No behavior change

The Breakthrough way

✅ Monthly cycle
✅ Daily skill practice
✅ Teams learn together
✅ Leader coaching built in
✅ Exercises and practice
✅ Behavior change that sticks

 

Leadership training for construction ebook

Want to learn how you can upskill your managers while keeping them on the job? Download our free ebook for practical effective strategies to build better construction leaders.

 

The Breakthrough approach to leadership training 

Construction is a hands-on industry that demands a hands-on approach to leadership training. It involves:

  • Short, practical focused content – No fluff, just what’s necessary.

  • Built-in coaching from leaders – Managers get 1:1 feedback.

  • Real-time learning on the job – No time away from the project or the site.

  • Team collaboration and alignment – Leaders and their teams are on the same page.

Core leadership skills for construction managers

 Your managers will learn:

  • Time efficiency – Get more done in less time.

  • People management – Handle team challenges and keep morale high.

  • Proactivity – Spot issues before they become costly problems.

Leaders get 5+ hours back every week to work on the business, instead of in the business.

Clients’ Breakthroughs

 

'I'd get all my staff to do this program.'

Dan Stewart, National Operations Manager, Franklins Bathrooms

'The return on the cost and time has been great.'

Gary Gordon, Managing Director, Solution Street

‘The entire program has been amazing.’

Jackie Crampton, General Manager of Finance, Miles Construction


 

‘One of the things the program helped me realise is that my job is to support and enable other people to do their job.’

How The Breakthrough Co helped a team of technically competent managers develop skills that had nothing to do with swinging a hammer.