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
What is Extended Performance?
Executive Summary. Generally speaking, the cost associated with time loss on a contract are called...
Mindset Differences – Major Leaguers v. Minor Leaguers
Executive Summary. There’s a different mindset between major league contractors and minor league...
An Offering of a Contractor’s Standard of Care
Executive Summary. Many are familiar with a design professional’s standard of care (SOC). Why...
Business In Hawaii Is The Same, But Totally Different
Executive Summary. Business in Hawaii is just like in other states, but yet so different. Read on...
Trench Talk: Clem Conceicao, Crane Operator
Executive Summary. Listen to my discussion with Mr. Clem Conceicao, long time operator of friction...
How to Start a Professional Construction Company
Executive Summary. If you’ve ever wanted to start your own construction company, here’s the...
What’s the Difference Between Unit Price and Lump Sum Bids?
Executive Summary. Prices in construction bids are usually received in one of two ways: unit...
The Low Bid Model – Time to Go?
Executive Summary. Although great in concept, the low bid model of construction proposal award is...
Utility Drawings 101: The Plan and Profile
Executive Summary. Learn the basics of how to read a utility plan and profile. One thing is...
Subsurface Disclaimers Don’t Hold – Travelers v. U.S.
Executive Summary. The age old issue of whether or not the geotechnical information in, or...
Parkinson’s Law – Hoping to Quantify Pacing
Executive Summary. Parkinson’s Law states that “…work expands so as to fill the time available for...
The Preparatory Meeting: Priceless
Executive Summary. Federal construction work usually requires three phases of quality control...
