by Gaurav Mehrotra | Aug 11, 2023 | Engineering, Learning Aid, Lessons, Management, Travel
Executive Summary. For underground contractors the differing site conditions (“DSC”) clause can be a savior, or a killer. Know what it says before you bid the job – it has a direct effect on your cost estimate. What is a differing site conditions clause? This is...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | Aug 4, 2023 | Engineering, Learning Aid, Lessons, Management, Travel
Executive Summary. The “older” generation currently in executive management across the working world yearns for the good ol’ days when it was a simpler time: work hard, put in the time, and climb the ladder. They (which now is really me, I’m 52 years old now) still...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | Jul 20, 2023 | Engineering, Learning Aid, Lessons, Management, Travel
Executive Summary. Finding someone who has been what you’re going through, has seen what’s in your future, and/or can help you directly or with some sort of connection, can be invaluable to your mental and financial health. Go find someone – it may not be as hard as...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | Jul 10, 2023 | Engineering, Learning Aid, Lessons, Management, Travel
Executive Summary. Constructive acceleration is a common occurrence on job construction projects – especially a project with liquidated damages. Learn about what constructive acceleration is, and how to ensure your case against the Owner using this defense will...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | Jul 3, 2023 | Engineering, Learning Aid, Lessons, Management, Travel
Executive Summary. The designer knows design. You know cost. If you can satisfy the designer at a fraction of the cost, this equates to an increased bottom line for you. Know the designer’s worry. Designers worry about their designs standing the test of time. They...