Executive Summary. The difference between bid day pricing and change order pricing is miles apart because of one factor. Learn this factor and certain red flags to look for when working for an Owner. What’s the major difference? There is one major difference...
How to Make a Submittal – Check, Check, Check!
Executive Summary. Making submittals on a construction project is art and science. Increase your success rate on submittals using this method! Check, check, check! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2F2pdwBUl6zE4oaAFjripq?si=4yx16CHtRJCK3_Y13ui6yw What’s a submittal...
Common Rebar Inspection Fails
Executive Summary. Learn here the what-not-to-dos of rebar installation. Some photos of fails here will certainly affect your pour schedule – and they’re so easy to avoid with conscientious workers and timely inspection....
What’s a DRB?
Executive Summary. Construction claims are resolved by varied methods. One method is by “DRB”, which stands for Disputes Review Board. Learn more about this quick and low cost way of resolving project disputes. The traditional claims process. Each contract is...
Get a Master’s Degree in Engineering? Umm…
Executive Summary. Obtaining a master’s degree in engineering is a personal and professional choice. Here’s a bit on why I did it and what it was like. https://open.spotify.com/episode/44eDcgaVRnNA7K3IMgU0yj?si=b7dc345ec4304a9f In the engineering world, why obtain a...
Know Your Audience – Legally and Practically
Executive Summary. When communicating in any manner, written or otherwise, knowing who your audience is can make a huge difference in communication on a project. It not only serves a legal purpose, but it can also massively increase efficiency....