Executive Summary. If you’ve ever wanted to start your own construction company, here’s the process. What do you want to do? First thing to do is...
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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 prices or lump sum. Here we discuss differences and...
The Low Bid Model – Time to Go?
Executive Summary. Although great in concept, the low bid model of construction proposal award is severely flawed. Here’s a quick evaluation of the...
Utility Drawings 101: The Plan and Profile
Executive Summary. Learn the basics of how to read a utility plan and profile. One thing is consistent: no drawings are the same. You’ll learn...
Subsurface Disclaimers Don’t Hold – Travelers v. U.S.
Executive Summary. The age old issue of whether or not the geotechnical information in, or associated with, the bid package can be relied upon has...
Parkinson’s Law – Hoping to Quantify Pacing
Executive Summary. Parkinson’s Law states that “…work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” (Parkinson, C. N., The...