Contractor Peer Groups

The Highest Form of Executive Learning for Construction Leaders

Better Leaders. Better Decisions. Better Businesses.

Owners and executives make decisions every day that affect hundreds of employees, millions of dollars in backlog, and the long term success of their organizations.

Yet few have access to a trusted network of peers who truly understand the challenges of leading a construction company.
For nearly two decades, Maxim Consulting Group has brought together progressive construction leaders from across North America in professionally facilitated peer groups where members openly share opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned in a confidential environment built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect.

The result is more than networking. It is a community of industry leaders committed to helping one another make better decisions, build stronger companies, and become more effective leaders.

Testimonials

"Maxim Consulting Group helped transform our organization by bringing focus, structure, and accountability to a complex business. The foundation they helped us build enabled us to grow faster and with greater confidence. Their peer group has been invaluable, providing a forum to learn from fellow leaders, benchmark performance, and challenge ourselves to improve. They continue to be a trusted partner whose impact extends far beyond their initial engagement.."

Bob Brown

CEO, Modern Companies

4.2

"Joining the Maxim Peer Group has been one of the best decisions we've made. Everyone was incredibly welcoming from day one, and it's clear the group is made up of business owners who genuinely want to help each other succeed by openly sharing their knowledge and experiences. Stephane does an outstanding job leading the group—his experience and insight make every meeting valuable. We've already walked away with ideas we can apply to our business, and we’re looking forward to being part of the group for years to come."

Kyle Gross, P.E

Vice President Gross Electric Inc.

4.2

“Working with Stephane and the Maxim team has been a wonderful experience. They consistently provide high-quality service and are responsive, reliable, and attentive to our organization’s needs. Stephane is always willing to help, answer questions, and ensure we receive the best possible support. We truly value our partnership with Maxim and appreciate the level of care and professionalism they bring to every interaction.”

Sara Gambrell

Director of Education & Developnent MCA of Metro Washington

4.2

“The Maxim Peer Group has been transformational for our company. The opportunity to compare financial metrics, exchange best practices with other contractors, and learn from experienced industry leaders has helped us improve our business in meaningful ways. The peer group was also instrumental in our EOS journey, helping us create a more accountable, disciplined, and aligned organization. I would highly recommend the experience to any contractor committed to continuous improvement..”

Pat Tolin

CEO, The MCP Group

4.2

“Maxim Consulting has been instrumental in helping us navigate the transition of leadership from one generation to the next. They have strengthened our processes and procedures while guiding us through many challenging interpersonal issues that naturally arose during this transition. As a result, our team's communication, confidence, and trust have all improved. Their expertise, objectivity, and support have been invaluable. Without Maxim Consulting, this transition likely would not have been possible.”

Duncan Halligan

Business Operations Manager Halligan Electric, Inc.

4.2

“Maxim Consulting helped Corstone turn strategic planning into a practical, actionable process. Michael and his team did an excellent job facilitating candid discussions, keeping our leadership team focused, and helping us align around the priorities that mattered most. We came out of the process with greater clarity, stronger alignment, and a clear path forward. Maxim is a recognized leader in the construction industry, which allows them to approach strategic planning from a position of real-world understanding, proven experience, and deep industry expertise.”

Mark Tapert

CEO/Owner Corstone Contractors

4.2

“Maxim Consulting provides impactful Peer Groups that bring a perfect mix of best practice consulting, benchmark analysis, and peer-to-peer bonding. Participating in a Maxim Peer Group has truly helped to shape not just our business operations, but also our development as leaders within the company.”

Joey Aragon

President & COO, Aragon Construction

4.2

“While Working with Maxim Consulting Group, LLC we have learned many new insights not only about ourselves as leaders, but about our company and its culture. Their market/industry knowledge is extensive and their ability to help you see obstacles to growth is top level..”

Kurt Kistler

Vice President, Kistler Co.

4.2

"Being a member of our Maxim peer group has been positively transformative for our company, our leadership team and our ownership group. They strike a great balance between consulting our business, coaching our leadership and mentoring us through the highs and lows of a cyclical business with their industry-wide knowledge. Our group facilitator has cultivated a group culture that challenges us to strive for better results and act as an informal board of advisors who care personally for our success. My only regret is not joining a Maxim peer group earlier."

Matt Aragon

CEO, Aragon Construction

4.2

Is a Maxim Peer Group Right for You?

The value of a Peer Group extends far beyond the meetings themselves. Members consistently report improvements in profitability, leadership effectiveness, strategic clarity, operational execution, financial performance, and organizational development. Many identify opportunities that generate returns many times greater than the annual investment through improved decision making, cost savings, productivity gains, stronger leadership, and better execution.