is there some type of walkthrough or guide?
I'm really liking the game so far btw!
Alas, not one that isn't badly out of date!
My two piece of general advice is always prioritize upgrading buildings and building new buildings and you'll usually have energy to burn. The second chapter is, I think, the hardest. The soul gem people most commonly miss is Mason's. You need to talk to him in chapter 2 until you discover a bit of unhappiness, then drop back into R&D a few days later to kick that storyline off.
Happy to answer any specific questions, but hopefully that helps!