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™...
Why to Get a Contractor’s License
Executive Summary. Operating without a contractor’s license can be anywhere from inconvenient to illegal. Hear here why you should consider obtaining a license. Why do I need a license? More than a handful of contractors run their business out of the front seat of...
Another Contractor Claims Tool: ASCE 71-21 Identifying, Quantifying, and Proving Loss of Productivity
Executive Summary Loss of productivity claims for contractors are common, and always difficult to be successful with against an owner. ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers), primarily an Owner’s advocate, has provided contractors with another tool for their...
Inside the Contractor’s Mind: Bidding, Change Orders, & Claims
Executive Summary Scott Jennings and Patrick Mullen gave a very frank presentation on what runs through the contractor’s mind in his/her creation of a bid, formulation of a change order, and preparation of a claim. Both cost and time. What’s covered in this...
Financial Protection for the General Contractor & Owner: Two Ways
Executive Summary When making regular payments throughout the lifespan of a construction project, there are two main ways a general contractor or owner can achieve a significant level of financial protection: the joint check and/or the lien release. The Payment...
Contract Mapping: A Valuable Tool in Your Toolbox
Executive Summary Contract interpretation can be difficult for a construction professional. Contracts are comprised of thousands of words and hundreds of paragraphs. Consider “contract mapping” to help quickly guide you through a contract. Give me numbers, not words....