Construction Execs Penned New Industry Leadership Guide
Owners and managers can now preorder a 17-chapter book detailing operational frameworks and decision-making for construction firms.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Construction
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Scott Peper of Mobilization Funding and Herb Sargent of Sargent Corporation have opened preorders for their new book, Field Tested: Lessons in Leading, Losing, and Winning in Construction. The release provides frameworks and checklists designed for construction business owners.
Why it matters
The authors aim to codify decision-making strategies to help construction leaders improve operational outcomes. The guide focuses on providing actionable management tools rather than theory for those running high-stakes contracting firms.
The guide features 17 chapters of management insights, drawing on Scott Peper’s background and Herb Sargent’s history, including his 2005 purchase of HE Sargent and the firm’s 2013 transition to 100 percent employee ownership.
The players
Scott Peper
The CEO of Mobilization Funding who leverages his industry experience to assist construction business owners with financial and leadership guidance.
Herb Sargent
The board chair of Sargent Corporation, a firm notable for its 2013 transition to a 100 percent employee-owned business model.
The details
The book serves as a practical manual for owners, incorporating reflection prompts, checklists, and operational action items. By compiling specific decision-making frameworks, the authors aim to address the unique challenges of leading construction organizations where scale and personnel ownership structures significantly impact performance.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: Preorders for the book opened.
November 3, 2026: Official book release date.
Market Landscape
This publication arrives as construction firms increasingly prioritize codified operational frameworks to manage complex project cycles. It extends the management philosophy established by the 2013 sale of Sargent Corporation to its employees.
Operators should review the book's frameworks to determine if their internal checklists for project management and personnel leadership require updates. Assess whether your current organizational structure mirrors the leadership strategies detailed in the text.
The takeaway
Effective leadership in construction often requires documented systems that translate high-level strategy into daily site operations. Consider using the upcoming release as a touchstone to evaluate your own firm's reflection prompts and decision-making workflows.
What happens next
The book is scheduled for official release on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more on evolving operational trends, visit the Construction section.
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