ABOUT US
We believe the people who build our communities deserve to build something that lasts for themselves, too.
Too many contractors pour decades into their companies, only to end up with long hours, thin margins, and a business that can't run without them.
We exist to change that, so every owner who takes the risk gets a company that rewards them, supports their people, and has real value when it's time to step back.
Who we are
Shapcott Lauber is a Greensboro, NC, based fixed-fee advisory firm that helps privately held, owner-led contractors find the right people, win the right work, run it profitably, and know their numbers, building businesses with real, lasting value.
What we do
We deliver risk-free Discoveries that find the gaps between the margin you bid and the margin you keep, then Coaching and Fractional Advisory that close those gaps so the business grows more profitable and less dependent on you.
How we do it
We work alongside you and your leadership team, using our Originate, Execute, Measure framework to install systems for hiring, bidding, job management, and reporting, then meet regularly to hold everyone accountable until the habits stick.
Who we work with
We work with owner-led general and specialty contractors who have outgrown seat-of-the-pants management, want clearer numbers and stronger leadership, and are ready to build a business that runs well without the owner in every decision.
Why work with us?
Because we've spent 28 years and 10,000+ owner conversations on the business side of construction, our fees are fixed and risk-free, and our goal is adding three to five points of margin you actually keep, while providing ease of operations for you and your team.
Where we work
We work remotely across the U.S., and on-site when needed. Our clients are privately held GCs ($30M+) and specialty contractors ($2M+). Remote delivery improves cost efficiency for both parties which eliminates travel and expenses providing flexibility and consistent measurable outcomes.
CO-FOUNDERS
Bill Shapcott
Co-Founder - Senior Advisor
George Lauber
Co-Founder - Senior Advisor
FROM OWNER-DEPENDENCY TO Owner-Led
WHERE MOST SMB CONTRACTORS ARE TODAY
X Every decision lands on the owners desk
X Work comes in feast or famine
X Jobs run on heroics, not systems
X Margins are a guest until year-end
X Busy, but cash is always tight
X No clear plan for succession or exit
WHERE WE TAKE YOU
✓ A leadership team that carry's the load
✓ A predictable pipeline of the right work
✓ Jobs that run the same way every time
✓ Numbers you can count on in time to act
✓ 3-5 points of margin as the goal
✓ A company that holds its value
Busy doesn't always mean profitable. Take our free Contractor Profit Leak Check: answer 15 quick questions and see exactly where your company is leaking profit, from estimating and job costing to cash flow and crew time. It takes about 5 minutes, it's confidential, and IT'S INSTANT.