by Gaurav Mehrotra | Jun 26, 2023 | Engineering, Learning Aid, Lessons, Management, Travel
Executive Summary. It sure looks good on paper, but internal subcontracting to another division can be a disaster. It can be like swallowing hemlock (if you don’t know what that is, look at the QR code on the right). We do it all! There are many construction companies...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | Jun 19, 2023 | Engineering, Learning Aid, Lessons, Management, Travel
Executive Summary. A field sketch is not considered a “bonus”, or “extra work” in the world of construction documentation. It’s a necessity. This fundamental is a mark of a construction professional. What’s a, and why a, field sketch? If you’re a construction...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | Jun 14, 2023 | Engineering, Learning Aid, Lessons, Management, Travel
Executive Summary. Listen to my chat, on the live jobsite, with Paul Hartmann who is a big job rebar foreman. We talk about his career, advice to others coming up in the trades, and the industry as a whole. Life of a steel guy on the big job. Paul is a towering human...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | Jun 5, 2023 | Engineering, Learning Aid, Lessons, Management, Travel
Executive Summary. Reflecting on your career and your life is always fun and interesting. Try this with yourself or with a friend. Larry King’s questions. My social media feed recently brought me to an interview by Larry King of Katt Williams. Larry is one of the best...
by Gaurav Mehrotra | May 25, 2023 | Engineering, Learning Aid, Lessons, Management, Travel
Executive Summary. The measured mile is a common term used in claims by Contractors. It is the term used to describe the production rate that forms a basis of financial reimbursement. Owners would be well-suited to collect production rates during the work too. What is...