Unrealistic expectations are hard-baked into construction projects, both intentionally and unintentionally. Unfortunately, it usually falls to the contractors to deal with them. Here are steps you can take to keep everybody happy.
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4 Successful Strategies for Better Client Relationships
It’s easy to lose sight of the little things that hold client–contractor relationships together once construction is underway. Pressures often cause rifts and disagreements that never get healed. Here are tactics for “walking the higher … about 4 Successful Strategies for Better Client Relationships
Key Takeaways from the How We Build Now Tracking Technology in 2020 Report
From devastating bushfires to a global pandemic, the sheer scale of disruption over the past twelve months has been unprecedented for most of us in the industry. And yet, hope prevails.
Construction Owner Tips: How to Navigate Software Licensing
In construction technology, construction management solutions put this question to the test. Let’s look at some common pricing models for capital planning or construction software.
The Value of Effectively Managing Project Schedule Compression through COVID-19
The purpose of this article is to be helpful in guiding stakeholders to understand schedule compression, when and how it occurs and how to recognize when a schedule has been over-compressed and leading a project … about The Value of Effectively Managing Project Schedule Compression through COVID-19
Vertical Schools Reaching New Heights
Back in 2015, the NSW government put out a report entitled School Assets and Student Outcomes, which contained its findings into vertical schools. It identified the need for vertical schools to tackle urban overcrowding and … about Vertical Schools Reaching New Heights
The Most Common Causes of Construction Disputes – And How to Deal With Them
Australia’s CRC for Construction Innovation in its 2008 research paper, Causal Modelling of Construction Disputes, highlighted the findings of a 2006 study that found cost and schedule are the “two most significant contributing factors to … about The Most Common Causes of Construction Disputes – And How to Deal With Them
Top 5 Ways to Help You Win More Tenders
With the constant barrage of new sales and marketing strategies, it's easy to lose sight of tried and true methods. Here are five that can still help you win more business. Using technology to advertise … about Top 5 Ways to Help You Win More Tenders
Substantial Completion: What Is It and Why Is it Important?
Owners want to occupy and use their properties as soon as possible even though every little detail might not be completed. Agreeing to substantial completion lets them do just that. A certificate of substantial completion … about Substantial Completion: What Is It and Why Is it Important?
Q&A: How to Boost Your Company’s Employee Engagement
Jobsite recently sat down with Steve Coughran, CPA, MBA, one of the speakers at CFMA’s Annual Conference & Exhibition in Miami, and CFO of EMJ Corporation. Steve talked about why companies struggle with low employee … about Q&A: How to Boost Your Company’s Employee Engagement
