Decades of hands‑on leadership
inside construction companies
Multiple companies built,
scaled, and operated
A blend of business structure, financial clarity, and practical construction know‑how
Deep operational experience across trades, general contracting, and service businesses
Thousands of contractor businesses evaluated, strengthened, and supported
Field-tested systems and solutions, tools, processes, and leadership methods
We are NOT a Corporate Generalized Consulting Firm
Bill Shapcott
30+ years working with contractors
George Lauber
20+ years working with contractors
We are a specialized business construction diagnostic & coaching firm built by people who have actually run construction companies, who understand margin pressure, field‑to‑office breakdowns, production bottlenecks, owner overload, and the operational realities that make or break a 5–50 person firm.
The result is a diagnostic that gives owners a clear, grounded read on:
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Where the business is structurally strong
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Where it’s vulnerable
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Where profit is leaking
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Where systems are breaking down
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Where leadership gaps are slowing growth
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What must be prioritized in the next 90 days to regain control
It’s business clarity rooted in construction experience — not theory.
Running a construction business is not easy, take 5 minutes to see where you stand as an owner, its free and confidential.
S&L’s Contractor Business Control Scorecard gives owners a fast, objective view of where their business is strong and where gaps in systems, accountability, margin control, and financial visibility may be limiting performance. In a few minutes, it helps identify the areas creating unnecessary pressure, owner dependence, or profit leaks, so you can focus on the next improvements that will make the greatest difference.
Coaching without construction
experience is just advice.
IF ANY OF THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR
You're busy, but the business isn't paying you what it should.
These are the same handful of issues that keep showing up in construction companies as they grow. If more than a couple land, a diagnostic or coaching is probably the right next step.
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Revenue is up — profit isn't.
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Everything runs through the owner.
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Sales flow is on-and-off.
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Systems are messy; growth is chaotic
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Estimates are inconsistent or underpriced
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Busy schedule tight cash flow
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Job costing is weak or non-existent
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No clear read on which jobs or crews actually make money
PROBLEMS WE HELP YOU SOLVE
If the business is busy but not paying, there's usually a pattern.
None of these are unusual. They're the same handful of issues that keep showing up in construction companies as they grow.
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Revenue is up, profit isn't. The year grew, the bank account didn't.
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Estimates are inconsistent or underpriced. Some jobs print money, some eat it, and it's not obvious in advance.
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The owner is the bottleneck. Estimating, scheduling, client issues, billing — all land on one desk.
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Busy, but tight on cash. Deposits, progress billing, and payables are out of rhythm.
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Sales flow is on-and-off. Feast or famine. No real pipeline.
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Job costing is weak or non-existent. You find out if a job made money after it's already over.
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Systems are messy, growth is chaotic. Every new hire or new job creates more work instead of less.
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Unclear which work actually makes money. Which jobs, crews, trades, or service lines are pulling their weight?
COACHING SERVICES & PRICING
Transparent pricing for contractors and construction businesses.
Total transparent pricing all the way with options to suit your needs.
30 Day Deep Dive
Full Contractor Deep Dive
Total Fixed Fee 4-5 Weeks
$4,800
Includes 1, 2, & 3 plus extra layer
A complete look at profit, systems, and sales together — the most accurate read on where to invest your next 90 days.
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Full intake & documentation review
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Financial, operational, and sales review
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Findings call
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Written summary with prioritized action plan
Best Value
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions
contractors ask
before getting started.
Shapcott Lauber helps owner-led contractors build stronger systems, increase profit, and reduce owner dependence.
Shapcott Lauber, LLC
806 Green Valley Rd
Suite 200
Greensboro, NC 27408
336.932.6575
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