“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
Constructive Acceleration: The Bully Owner
Executive Summary. Constructive acceleration is a common occurrence on job construction projects –...
Increase Profit by Knowing Design Intent
Executive Summary. The designer knows design. You know cost. If you can satisfy the designer at a...
Internal Divisional Subcontracting: Like Swallowing Hemlock
Executive Summary. It sure looks good on paper, but internal subcontracting to another division...
The Field Sketch: Kiss a Pencil Today
Executive Summary. A field sketch is not considered a “bonus”, or “extra work” in the world of...
Trench Talk: Paul Hartmann, Rebar Foreman
Executive Summary. Listen to my chat, on the live jobsite, with Paul Hartmann who is a big job...
Larry King and Katt Williams: Now It’s Your Turn
Executive Summary. Reflecting on your career and your life is always fun and interesting. Try this...
Measured Mile: It’s Not Just for Contractors
Executive Summary. The measured mile is a common term used in claims by Contractors. It is the...
Partner, But Not Necessarily Via Partnering
Executive Summary. Partnering was created decades ago to bring the Contractor and Owner together...
Stroke: You’re Having One Right Now
Executive Summary. A stroke is when blood flow to the brain stops. A quick response (on the radio...
Contractor Estimating: Drop the Curtain
Executive Summary. Lots of times we hear from Engineers that Contractors have fat and...
New Civil Grads: Three Roads, Choose One!
Executive Summary. A recent discussion with a soon-to-be civil engineering graduate spurred this...
Construction in Thailand: 1st and 3rd World Combined
Executive Summary. A quick visit to Thailand revealed some interesting construction and...