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Build America Podcast & Newsletter
Entertaining and knowledgeable discussions on construction consulting and methodologies- Learn from the experts.
The Pipeline Podcast Is Now The Build America Podcast
After years of sharing real-world insights on the Pipeline Podcast, I’m excited to announce a major rebrand: The Pipeline Podcast is now The Build America Podcast!
Why the change? I’ve just launched the first volume of my new Build America Construction Success Field Guide Series—compact, no-fluff guidebooks packed with tactics and lessons from my 35+ years in heavy civil construction. Bringing everything under the Build America banner makes it easier for you to find the resources you need to build better, grow smarter, and stay ahead of the competition.
Let’s keep Building America together.
“Over 300+ written and audio recordings on construction subjects including, but not limited to, Spearin Doctrine, timely notification, claim preparation techniques, contra proferentum, unilateral change orders, the cost versus price, plan constructability review, bid escrow, proposal terms and conditions, vendor quote analysis, and Eichleay Formula. www.sjcivil.com , 2016 – present.” – Scott Jennings
I Wrote the Build America Guides to Save You the Pain I Paid For
I Wrote the Build America Guides So You Don’t Have to Endure the Pain I Did Over 30 years in heavy...
The Pipeline Podcast Is Now The Build America Podcast
If you’ve been listening to my show for a while, you know I’m passionate about sharing hard-won...
Be Credible. Otherwise, Why Bother?
Executive summary. A relatively recent microtunneling case was decided via a bench trial. The...
Documentation, Documentation, Documentation: The Hidden Factor That Wins—or Loses—Construction Claims
Ask ten experienced construction attorneys what determines the outcome of most construction claims...
A Claim Is Often Just A Change Order That Nobody Could Agree On
Ask ten contractors to explain the difference between a change order and a claim and you'll...
Claims Begin Long Before Anyone Uses the Word “Claim”
Most contractors think claims begin when attorneys get involved. They don't. In reality,...
Why Construction Claims Become So Expensive: The Hidden Costs Most Contractors Never See Coming
Most construction professionals understand that litigation is expensive. What many don't fully...
Why Most Construction Disputes Should Never Reach Litigation And Why the Best Outcome Is Often Reached Long Before a Court Date
Construction projects are built by people. And because they are built by people, disagreements are...
Cost Estimating Isn’t Just Numbers, It’s Strategy
When most people hear cost estimating, they think spreadsheets. Numbers. Quantities. Unit costs....
Winning the Bid Doesn’t Mean You Won the Job
In construction, winning is often defined by one thing. Being the lowest bidder. But anyone who...
Why Construction Owners Struggle to Delegate and Why It Holds Them Back
Delegation is one of the most talked-about leadership skills in business. And one of the hardest...
Trench Talk 07 – Brad Musick Wastewater Operation
Executive summary. A wastewater treatment plant is a complex machine which handles fluids and...
A Checklist – Contract Niceties and Nice Niceties
Executive summary. Starting a construction project off on the right foot with the Owner’s...
The CEO Mindset Shift Contractors Don’t See Coming
Most construction companies start the same way. A skilled contractor decides to go out on their...
