Solution to Reduce Construction Risk

Three quarters of building owners and contractors have experienced a dispute or claim in the last 3 years, and nine in ten say increased...

Construction Contracts: Part II

Contract documents serve as the primary to-do list for the owner, general contractor, subcontractors, and all other parties involved in the project. As the...
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Workforce Development

By Bart Gragg and Peter Krammer Workforce development — recruiting, training, promoting, and retaining—could be a complex system for company leadership to build and maintain....

Get Results Based On Your Choices

Paul and Sara were attending a luncheon that brought together colleagues from their office as well as recently retired colleagues. Sara commented to Paul...

Job Hunting

This can be an especially frustrating and worrisome time for job seekers. Massive unemployment resulting from the coronavirus pandemic reflects decline and uncertainty in...

Future of Forecasting

Forecasting is an essential part of the construction process. Not only does it set time and budget expectations for customers, but also potential profits...

A Guide for Leasing Equipment

When you need additional equipment for your business, there are numerous financing options out there. From loans to leases, the options can sometimes seem...

Ensuring Design Intent

The early design process is exhilarating. Renderings are created that help the owner visualize the designer’s intent, and the excitement is often contagious. However,...

What Lurks Below

By Simon Pedley One of the biggest threats facing construction projects today is an invisible one that lurks just below the surface. The labyrinth of...

Best Practices: Lean Construction

Harnessing the power to drive productivity By Dan Heinemeier The stats are becoming as well-known as they are grim. Since the 1960s, we’ve seen a doubling...