Podcast & Newsletter
The Pipeline Podcast & Newsletter
Entertaining and knowledgeable discussions on construction consulting and methodologies- Learn from the experts.
“Over 265 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
Pipeline Podcast: Best of 2020
Here’s a look back as we’ve had some great topics in 2020 for new and experienced contractors,...
Top 7 Reads of 2020
While we’re getting 2021 off to a good start, take a look back at our most popular articles...
Delay Types – Top 4 List
Executive Summary Contractors experience all sorts of delays. This article covers what, arguably,...
Starting a Construction Business: a 5-Minute “How To”
Executive Summary Starting a construction business has its unique requirements. These plus the...
Foundations: Shallow vs Deep – What’s the Difference?
Executive Summary Our nation’s infrastructure bears on many types of foundations. Generally...
Pre-Bid Questioning to the Owner or Yourself
Executive Summary Many challenges in a project can be flushed out in the pre-bid phase with clear...
Financial Protection for the General Contractor & Owner: Two Ways
Executive Summary When making regular payments throughout the lifespan of a construction project,...
Please Cough – The One Thing to Do This Week
Executive Summary Caring about your employees is human and it’s good for business. Combine the two...
Setting the Bid Unit Price: 2 Main Reasons for Unbalancing
Executive Summary Setting of bid prices on a unit price bid can have significant effects on the...
Top 6 Ingredients of a Letter
Executive Summary Letters in the construction industry, during the course of a project, usually...
Pipe Goes Bang!
Executive Summary Any noise beyond liquid simply flowing in a pipe is likely not a good thing. Two...
Day Labeling: Insult Your Client with Simplicity
Executive Summary Construction contracts are almost always measured in some sort of day: a working...
