Executive Summary. It’s like Excel™, but not Excel™. It’s a great fit for logging: submittals, RFIs, letter, potential change orders, et cetera. Read on for a quick review of this not-so-heard-of product in our industry. Recommended! What is Smartsheet™? Smartsheet™...
The Joint Venture Estimate: Setup is Key
Executive summary. Whether bidding a job together in one shared document, or running comparison estimates, the setup in a joint venture effort is critical to success. Consider establishing the following before starting your estimating effort. And, be consistent. Be...
FAQ
FAQYour Frequently Asked Questions - AnsweredClaim SupportIn the context of the services that SJCC provides, a construction claim is any event in which the Contractor loses money at the sole fault, or partial fault, of the Owner (in the Contractor's opinion). The...
Introduction to Contractor Estimating
Executive Summary. The reader is introduced to the process of contractor estimating, from initial project evaluation through the call for bond, the takeoff, the actual estimating of a civil project, an even the turn in of the bid. Bid Evaluation and call for...
Microsoft Excel v. Microsoft Project v. Primavera P6
Executive Summary. In the construction industry, there are three main tools used for scheduling. Pros and cons of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6 are all briefly discussed. The Three Main Options. I still see schedules done on paper in the...
Build your Business into a Machine
Executive Summary: Without solid processes and controls in place, too many decisions can be left in the hands of employees who approach things in very different ways. The end result is that executive management has no consistency in the data presented to them....