Watch, Read, Listen
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Partnership Isn’t a Contract Clause
Read more: Partnership Isn’t a Contract ClauseRecently, I watched an otherwise ordinary coordination issue become an unnecessary emergency. The work itself wasn’t unusual. The lead time wasn’t uncommon. The solution wasn’t particularly difficult. What surprised me wasn’t the problem. It was how quickly the conversation shifted from solving it to determining who is to blame. That moment reminded me of something…
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Production Alignment: Looking Beyond Individual Reports
Read more: Production Alignment: Looking Beyond Individual ReportsAfter more than thirty years in construction, I’ve noticed a pattern. Projects rarely fail suddenly. They drift. Somewhere along the way, production slips. A subcontractor falls behind. Crews don’t arrive when they should. Planned work quietly gets deferred. Nothing feels urgent because each change is small. Schedule updates show only minor movement. Cost reports still…
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The Four Essential Ways to Communicate a Project
Read more: The Four Essential Ways to Communicate a ProjectEach of these four ways to communicate a project, plays a critical role in project management and control, and ensuring parties are aligned and that projects progress smoothly. Let’s explore these methods in detail. 1. Communicate Visually – With Construction Documents Construction documents are the visual cornerstone of a project. These include blueprints, architectural drawings,…
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The Negative Impact of Tariffs on Construction Projects
Read more: The Negative Impact of Tariffs on Construction Projects🏗️ How a 25% import tariff will impact construction. The United States imports thousands of products critical for keeping projects on schedule and within budget, and one of our biggest trade partners is Canada. The United States construction industry relies heavily on Canadian imports for essential building materials. The incoming administration is proposing a 25%…
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Why Construction Project Owners Should Use an Owner’s Representative
Read more: Why Construction Project Owners Should Use an Owner’s RepresentativeIn the dynamic world of construction, where projects can span years, involve millions of dollars, and require the coordination of various stakeholders, the role of an Owner’s Representative (OR) becomes indispensable. This delves into the reasons why construction project owners should consider employing an Owner’s Representative, by exploring the benefits they bring to the table.…
