“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
Mistaken Taboo: Project Overhead
Executive summary. Field overhead carries different names with different contractors and owners....
The #1 Driver of a Construction Claim
Executive Summary A construction claim is a dispute in the Work as it was contemplated in the...
Don’t Be Charlie Brown’s Teacher
Executive summary. If you are interested in communicating information to your audience, and you...
Better the Devil You Know
Executive summary. Many folks make changes based on temporary pains. More often than not, better...
Estimating: It’s an Art and a Science
Executive summary. Construction estimating isn’t wholly about the numbers. It involves a “feel” in...
Bond Premium and the Project Time Extension
Executive summary. Most traditional bond rates have two variables in their cost: the contract...
Video Conferencing Softwares: a Quick Review
Executive summary. Many video conferencing softwares are in existence. Which one suits you best?...
Dear Owner, No Change Orders Thank You
Executive summary. Most Project Owners are convinced that Contractors thrive on change orders. The...
I Didn’t Ask for a Lamborghini
Executive summary. Extra work on a construction project must be delivered at fair and reasonable...
Letters to the Owner Need to Tell, Not Ask
Executive summary. Most contractors use letters to communicate significant events in a project....
“Boosting” Job Profits on Equipment Purchase – on Paper
Executive summary. Whether in a bid situation or a change order negotiation, there is a way to...
But What Does It Smell Like?
Executive summary. Field experience is necessary to be a best of class construction and...