by Gaurav Mehrotra | Jun 19, 2020 | Lessons, SJCC
Executive summary. If you are interested in communicating information to your audience, and you want your audience to absorb and remember what you’re saying, communicate effectively. Communicate using vocabulary, tempo, brevity, and body language that your client...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | Jun 5, 2020 | CEO / Owner, Owners, Personnel Management, SJCC
Executive summary. Many folks make changes based on temporary pains. More often than not, better the devil you know that the devil you don’t. The problem. It happens with a girlfriend, a new service provider, or a material supplier. You’ve been in...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | May 22, 2020 | Estimating
Executive summary. Construction estimating isn’t wholly about the numbers. It involves a “feel” in its execution. This is why many say estimating is an art and a science. What is estimating? An estimate is just that. An estimate. Not an exactimate. Getting low on bid...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | May 8, 2020 | Cost Controls, Podcast, SJCC
Executive summary. Most traditional bond rates have two variables in their cost: the contract value and the time threshold. Do not forget to include both in time extension negotiations. What’s in a bond rate? The bond rate from your surety agent comes in two parts:...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | May 1, 2020 | Podcast, SJCC, Software, Technology, Training, Travel, webinar
Executive summary. Many video conferencing softwares are in existence. Which one suits you best? Which ones are easiest to use? Here’s one users’ opinion. What do these softwares do? The concept is simple: hold a “face-to-face” meeting with colleagues from anywhere...
