by Scott Jennings | Jan 27, 2025 | Construction
Executive summary. Soil improvement is a broad all-encompassing term which describes both an engineering solution and a construction method. It’s a solution for both permanent and temporary structures. Read on to become instantly educated. Now, the “what”. What soil...
by Scott Jennings | Nov 25, 2024 | Contracts
Executive Summary. A word that is very undervalued by Owners is the word “No.” It has tremendous power and, although perceived as controversial and adversarial, it can be the best thing an Owner can say to a Contractor. Just make it timely! Leading up to the “No.”...
by Scott Jennings | Nov 20, 2024 | Construction
Acknowledgment. First of all, thanks to my friend Chris Souder at Cal State Chico – I based this article off of a conversation with him plus his article entitled Can Using Form Ratios Improve the Accuracy of Estimating Structural Concrete? Executive Summary. Now, the...
by Scott Jennings | Sep 4, 2024 | Construction
Executive Summary. A major milestone to a building project is its “topping out”. This can be the beginning of losing a great project, so when you get there make sure to keep your foot on the accelerator! What is “topping out”? Topping out is a term used to describe...
by Scott Jennings | Aug 1, 2024 | CEO / Owner, Learning Aid
Executive Summary. Going back to graduate school for a master’s degree at age 25 felt old. What’s it like to start a graduate program at 53 years old? Read about the first steps taken, the admission process, and what’s coming in my first semester this fall. Maybe...