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2012 Construction Contract Forecasts
I was recently reading forecast on what was expected for 2012 in the various construction markets. Some are expecting contract values to slightly increase from 2011 levels. Some see no increase. My...
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Let’s Talk Communications
Communications on a construction project are crucial in the success of a project. Just like good fences make good neighbors, good communications yields good results. Too many projects start with poor...
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A Second Look – The Best GMP Contracts
There are firms that promote various Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts. Why? In order to have a true GMP contract one needs to develop the design, issue the documents for bidding and then having...
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A Second Look: Estimators Aren’t Just For Contractors
Here is a second look at a popular, early blog from Don Short As an owner, if cost were no object, you would not need an estimator! You could have a facility designed and built. Change orders would...
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A Second Look At Free Estimates
Don Short wrote this in early 2010, but I was working on a project recently that made me think about this blog. I wanted to share it with you as I thought it was worth a second look. – Justin I lose a...
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A Second Look At Estimating By The Book
If you hand someone a book you do the world a favor. The reader learns. This works well until you hand someone an estimating cost reference book. As an estimator I encounter project after project that...
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GI Joe & My Dad
Let’s face it – we all want a successful project! But how do you make sure that your project comes out ahead? And what does this have to do with GI Joe and my dad? I was a huge fan of the GI Joe...
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Death Ray – Part III
Here is another building to include in the string of death ray buildings that we have talked about! I was reading in the December 30th issue of ENR, that the Museum Tower Condominium in Dallas, Texas...
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Construction Industry Outlook: Scattered Clouds
I have been talking to contractors around the country to see how their markets/industry is currently looking. I also wanted to get their outlook on what they are seeing coming down the pipeline. I...
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Another Construction Outlook Forecast
Mark and I have been reporting our recent findings on the state of the construction industry. To that end, I would share what the folks at McGraw Hill Construction are reporting. This comes from their...
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Why Use An Outside Estimating Service?
A question that I hear a lot is, “Why should a company use an outside estimating service?” There is not just one answer to this question. The reasons vary from company to company and project to...
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Owners and Developers, Want A Successful Construction Project?
Let’s take another look at this! A lot of folks in the industry may not see the importance of accurate numbers to the overall success of a project! – Justin Owner & Developer Project Success in the...
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Everybody Benefits From Experienced Estimators
The materials on a construction project do not care where they are installed. The price of a 2 x 4 is the same on the first floor and the third floor. The price for 3/4” copper pipe can be the same...
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Getting Paid In Construction
Here is another good blog from Craig Martin, apartner at Lamson, Duggan, and Murray. Craig is the “go to” guy for all things related to Construction Law. Here’s what he has to say about one of the most...
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