Transforming
Construction Management, Safety, and quality   
 
for Small Businesses

J.L. Shaw Consulting Group is a specialized firm offering comprehensive training and business resources to individuals and companies across various industries. Our expertise spans multiple areas, including business management, project management, construction management, environmental health and safety management, and quality control and quality assurance. We empower workers and leaders with proven solutions. Your company can achieve greater clarity, focus, and measurable results with our tailored tools, resources, and expert coaching.

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Expert-led Webinars to Enhance Your Skills

Join our informative webinars to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in your business. Whether you want to improve your bidding process or develop a comprehensive safety plan, our expert-led sessions provide actionable insights you can apply immediately.

Efficiency
Through Safety:

Learn how to accurately bid and estimate for construction projects to increase your profitability.

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EXPERT
Certification:

Discover the key components of an effective safety plan that complies with industry standards

Construction Bidding
and Estimating

Learn how to accurately bid and estimate for construction projects to increase your profitability.

How to Develop a
Safety Plan

Discover the key components of an effective safety plan that complies with industry standards

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Efficiency
Through Safety:

Learn how to accurately bid and estimate for construction projects to increase your profitability.

A bunch of people wearing a safety construction gear

EXPERT
Certification:

Discover the key components of an effective safety plan that complies with industry standards

Construction Bidding
and Estimating

Learn how to accurately bid and estimate for construction projects to increase your profitability.

How to Develop a
Safety Plan

Discover the key components of an effective safety plan that complies with industry standards

A man wearing a safety construction gear

Efficiency
Through Safety:

Learn how to accurately bid and estimate for construction projects to increase your profitability.

A bunch of people wearing a safety construction gear

EXPERT
Certification:

Discover the key components of an effective safety plan that complies with industry standards

Construction Bidding
and Estimating

Learn how to accurately bid and estimate for construction projects to increase your profitability.

How to Develop a
Safety Plan

Discover the key components of an effective safety plan that complies with industry standards

A man wearing a safety construction gear

Efficiency
Through Safety:

Learn how to accurately bid and estimate for construction projects to increase your profitability.

A bunch of people wearing a safety construction gear

EXPERT
Certification:

Discover the key components of an effective safety plan that complies with industry standards

Construction Bidding
and Estimating

Learn how to accurately bid and estimate for construction projects to increase your profitability.

How to Develop a
Safety Plan

Discover the key components of an effective safety plan that complies with industry standards

A man wearing a safety construction gear

Ensure Compliance and Enhance Safety with Our Comprehensive OSHA Training

Enroll in 30-Hour Training

30-Hour OSHA Outreach Training

This in-depth program is tailored for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors in the construction industry. It covers 24 modules and provides a comprehensive understanding of OSHA compliance issues. Participants who complete the course receive an OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach DOL course completion card within two weeks

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Why Choose Our OSHA Training?

Comprehensive Coverage

Our programs cover all essential OSHA standards, ensuring your team is compliant.

Experienced Instructors

Learn from industry experts who bring practical, real-world insights to the classroom.

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Certification

Gain recognized certifications that demonstrate your commitment to safety.

Our Services

J.L. Shaw Consulting Group offers a wide range of consulting services to help your business thrive. Our team provides the expertise you need, from safety training to management consulting.

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Management Consulting

Craft a Vision: We help your business anticipate and respond confidently to external factors. Leveraging our deep industry knowledge, we offer tailored "best practices" for operations, construction, project management, and safety protocols.

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General Contractor Qualifying Agent

Make a Plan: Our expert guidance makes the complexities of obtaining or maintaining a General Contractor License easier. Licensed across multiple states, we ensure your business is set up for smooth, compliant operations.

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Safety Trainings

Execute Your Plan: Our OSHA-compliant, hands-on training programs are designed to instill a robust safety culture within your team. We also offer customized courses that address the specific challenges of your industry.

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Safety Audits

Get Systems in Place: Through comprehensive job site safety audits, we provide actionable insights that help you prevent incidents and enhance workplace safety. Our audits are thorough, objective, and designed to add immediate value.

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Marketing Consulting

Amplify Your Brand: We collaborate with you to create and implement marketing strategies that align with your business values and resonate with your target market. Our goal is to help you tell your story in a way that drives growth.

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Training Instructional Video Development

Visualize Success: We produce high-quality training videos that standardize procedures and ensure consistency across your organization. From equipment start-up to safety protocols, we cover it all.

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Quality control and
Safety plans

Ensure Compliance: Whether you need a new safety program or an update to your existing manuals, we develop tailored plans that meet OSHA and USACE EM385-1-1 standards, keeping your operations safe and compliant.

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All Training Programs

Whether you manage a team, oversee a project, or lead a business, continuous training is essential. Our courses bring real-world experience into the classroom, helping you and your team develop crucial skills, stay compliant, and protect your most valuable assets—your people. Equip your organization with the knowledge to excel and thrive in today’s demanding environment.

Fall Awareness Training

Learn how to identify, evaluate, and prevent fall hazards on construction sites. This course covers the key factors that cause falls and provides strategies to safeguard workers from harm.

Duration: 4 hours
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Introduction to Quality Management Plans Course

This course introduces small business owners to creating a Quality Control Plan. Topics include Quality Control Organization, Methods, Testing, and Close-out Procedures.

Duration: 4 hours
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Flagger Training

Approved by the National Safety Council, this course trains personnel in safe flagging operations for construction sites. Attendees will receive a certificate of course completion, valid for four years.

Duration: 4 hours
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Preparing Bids and Project Start-Up Training

Gain essential knowledge for preparing bids and starting new construction projects. This course covers everything from Builder’s Risk Insurance to Project History Fact Sheets.

Duration: 4 hours
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Know Your Cost Course

Learn how to manage contract costs effectively. This course covers budget changes, cost transfers, manpower projection, and profit schedules to help you keep your projects on track financially.

Duration: 1 day
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Anatomy of a Request for Proposal (RFP) Training

Understand the essentials of creating competitive proposals for federal contracts. This course guides you through the process of pursuing federal RFPs successfully.

Duration: 1 day
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Subcontractor Management Training

Learn how to manage subcontractors effectively with this in-depth course. Topics include writing scopes of work, managing contracts and insurance, and handling purchase and change orders.

Duration: 1 day
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What Our Clients Are Saying

"I feel like Joe relates very well with everyone. He's easy to talk to and get along with. Plus, he’s very knowledgeable and good at his job."
JERRY BRYANT
Superintendent
"Joe has been a big help. He wants to help us do the right thing and be safe on the job."
CHRIS FERREL
Utility Superintendent
"Ms. Shaw has provided high quality services to our programming.  Our ability to promote who we are and what we do was exponentially more visible with clear messaging and imagery as a result of her craft and conceptualization."
Lisa McGee
Program Director
"Joe has been very instrumental in the growth of the Safety Culture at BCMason Group. He has a unique ability to connect with people and help them understand why safety is so important in a personal way and is crucial to a positive safety culture. He has provided OSHA training, project specific safety plans, & jobsite safety audits to BCMG since the company was founded. We value his partnership as we continue to grow."
Brandon Mason
Owner
"Joe Shaw has successfully instructed businesses on understanding construction language, bid preparation, safety, and more. The 80+ businesses that attended Joe’s workshops are thriving."
Vernetta Mitchell
CCA
"Joe Shaw is an exceptional safety professional.  He has a wealth of knowledge in construction safety standards, regulations, preplanning, risk analysis, safety inspections, and training.  He is always willing to share his experience to help companies and individuals be successful by decreasing their risk of an injury or incident.  Joe is an excellent safety trainer on all OSHA construction standards, how to have an excellent safety culture through preventative measures and continuous improvement, and sharing best practices to create a safe and healthful work environment.  Joe Shaw is a true safety leader that younger and experienced construction professionals have benefited from his technical knowledge, experience, and servant-leader approach."
Hiawatha Hill
National Safety Trainer

Meet OUR TEAM

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Joe Shaw

Senior Consultant
Joe Shaw is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience at
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, specializing in federal procurement,
construction management, facilities operations, and environmental health and safety. With 18 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry, he co-founded and led SRS, Inc., a multi-million-dollar African American-owned firm renowned for delivering high-quality construction and management services to federal and commercial clients.

As a minority business owner, Joe understands the complexities of market entry and has successfully navigated challenges to drive business growth and operational excellence. His strategic leadership and deep industry expertise have been instrumental in guiding projects from concept to completion, fostering innovation, and establishing a strong market presence.

Jonaé Woods

Public Relations & Branding Consultant
Jonaé Woods is the founder of Angelic Branding Consulting, a strategy and development agency with expertise in brand strategy, creative direction, and digital and social media marketing. With a passion for storytelling and a deep commitment to her clients, Jonaé has led successful campaigns for various organizations, including Meharry Medical College and American Baptist College. Her previous role as Director of Engagement for The Joseph School further honed her strategic development and communication skills, making her a valuable asset to the J.L. Shaw Consulting team.

Tremayne D. Anderson, COSS, OHST

General Industry & Construction Safety Professional
Tremayne D. Anderson, COSS, OHST, is a seasoned Safety Manager with
a strong background in developing and leading strategic Environmental,
Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across the construction and manufacturing industries. With a deep commitment to public health and
occupational safety, he has successfully ensured regulatory compliance,
conducted thorough safety inspections, and implemented dynamic training initiatives that drive workplace safety excellence.

Tremayne is recognized for his ability to foster strong, collaborative work
relationships and empower employees through education and engagement. His proactive approach to safety management has consistently mitigated risks, enhanced operational efficiency, and cultivated a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in workplace safety.
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Shawn Taylor

Operations Management & Construction Finance Executive
With over 18 years of experience in operations and project management,
Shawn Taylor is a results-driven leader specializing in site operations,
revenue growth, and team optimization. Based in Snellville, GA, he
currently oversees the operational and financial performance of a $24
million branch for Window Nation, LLC, ensuring seamless execution from sales to installation and warranty management.

A proven strategist with a relentless focus on customer experience and
profitability, Shawn consistently surpasses revenue targets and operational benchmarks. As a recent qualifier for the President's Club, he exemplifies excellence in leadership, efficiency, and performance-driven management, making a significant impact on organizational success.
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DeMarcus Foster Sr.

Construction Project Manager & Estimating Specialist
DeMarcus Foster Sr. is a dynamic Construction Project Manager with
specialized expertise in exterior skin, asphalt, and concrete. Adept at
leveraging industry-leading tools such as CMiC and Autodesk Construction Cloud, he streamlines workflows, enhances efficiency, and ensures project success. His deep knowledge of cost management, document control, and trade partner selection allows him to deliver high-quality results while maintaining precision and financial oversight.

Beyond construction, DeMarcus is a passionate mentor and community
leader, dedicated to business coaching and supporting inner-city initiatives. He seamlessly blends technical expertise with a commitment to service, building not only strong project foundations but also empowering communities for lasting impact.