Executive Summary. The measured mile is a common term used in claims by Contractors. It is the term used to describe the production rate that forms...
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Partner, But Not Necessarily Via Partnering
Executive Summary. Partnering was created decades ago to bring the Contractor and Owner together in a semi-formal setting to align goals. Partnering...
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 I hear that one hour is the maximum time you have...
Contractor Estimating: Drop the Curtain
Executive Summary. Lots of times we hear from Engineers that Contractors have fat and contingencies in their estimates. On a low bid wins scenario,...
New Civil Grads: Three Roads, Choose One!
Executive Summary. A recent discussion with a soon-to-be civil engineering graduate spurred this article on what your options are heading towards...
Construction in Thailand: 1st and 3rd World Combined
Executive Summary. A quick visit to Thailand revealed some interesting construction and engineering – a mixture of 1st and 3rd world construction!...