Debate: Hit 10,000 square feet of concrete in one day and I'm split on whether it's impressive or a red flag

Last Tuesday my crew and I poured and finished a 10,000 square foot warehouse floor in suburban Detroit, which was way bigger than our usual 3,000 foot jobs. The pace was crazy fast and we finished on time, but I'm worried the quality took a hit because we rushed the bull float pass on the far corner. Is hitting a massive square footage number a flex that shows you can handle big work, or does it mean you cut corners somewhere to get there?

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the_uma14d ago

Nah, quality over quantity every time.

charles_coleman14d ago

In my experience, that approach has saved me from a lot of headaches. I used to try and do everything at once, putting out a ton of stuff just to keep up. But it always ended up feeling rushed and half-baked, and people could tell. Once I started slowing down and really focusing on one thing at a time, the feedback got way better. Your mileage may vary of course, but for me, putting out one solid piece that actually helps someone beats ten mediocre ones every time.