In this episode of “5G Talent Talk,” Carrie Charles interviews Chad Tuttle, CEO of B+T Group. Chad shares his journey in the telecom industry, which began with his grandfather’s construction company in the 1950s, building radio and early AT&T towers. This influenced Chad to pursue engineering. He co-founded B&T Group in 2000, initially focusing on structural engineering. The company has since expanded into full turnkey solutions, including small cell towers, fiber, software development, and drone services for telecom.
Chad also speaks about the company culture at B+T Group and how it emphasizes employee value and engagement. B+T has developed a core award system where employees are nominated by peers for exemplifying company values.
Chad stresses the importance of respect, leading by example, and being hands-on, highlighting the significance of performance reviews for understanding and fostering employee career goals. Despite challenges, such as market fluctuations and layoffs, Chad expressed optimism for the future, noting a better start to 2024 with promising long-term projects, despite the tough previous year.
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About Chad Tuttle
Chad Tuttle founded B+T Group in 2000, initially focusing on structural engineering for tower assessments. Over the years, Chad has expanded B+T into a comprehensive development and field services company, serving major carriers and tower owners across the United States. With nearly 200 employees in the US and a partner in India, B+T works on over 40,000 sites annually. Under Chad’s leadership, B+T Group has built a strong culture centered around innovation, teamwork, and excellence. This culture has been pivotal in attracting and retaining top talent, driving the company’s continued growth and success.
In addition to traditional services such as A&E and tower modification construction, Chad has pioneered photogrammetry with B+T Group’s patent-pending software as a service, Site360. In 2023, Chad received a patent for SiteView, an innovative component of the Site360 system. This technology has enabled B+T to map and audit thousands of towers, rooftops, and antenna mounts from both ground and drone perspectives. Through the secure Site360 portal, customers can eliminate redundant site visits and enhance asset marketing.
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