In construction, the initial planning and subsequent follow-through of the project get most of the focus. This means, however, that little thought is often given to what happens once the project is complete. In other … about The Role of Asset Management in Construction
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Stop Signing Away Your Subcontractor Profits
Few people enjoy reading contracts. Their never-ending sentences cause your eyes to glaze over and your mind to go numb. But, by not taking the time to carefully review and understand these documents, subcontractors are … about Stop Signing Away Your Subcontractor Profits
Five Things That Would Have Made Me a Better Superintendent
Here are five strategies you can implement in your work life to become a better superintendent.
The F-Word
Commercial real estate owners create value and maximize investor returns. A significant consideration as owners seek to achieve their goals, what is a fiduciary? What do fiduciary relationships look like? Finally, how does fiduciary responsibility change … about The F-Word
Six Survival Tips for Stressed Out Superintendents
More than any other construction pro, the superintendent is the closest to a jack-of-all-trades. Besides needing to recall vast amounts of technical information at a minute’s notice, you also have to stay one minute ahead … about Six Survival Tips for Stressed Out Superintendents
How Much Money are You Losing Today?
If you're managing a construction project, or are a construction business owner, there are plenty of ways for you to lose money every hour, let alone every day. Construction projects are filled with risk; they … about How Much Money are You Losing Today?
How to Go from Six Stars to Seven Without Budget Blowout
A recent Australian Building Codes Board consultation on proposed changes to the energy efficiency provisions for residential dwellings in the National Construction Code has foreshadowed a possible increase in performance requirements from 6 Star NatHERS … about How to Go from Six Stars to Seven Without Budget Blowout
5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Equipment Rental Network
The nascent equipment rental network marketplace has some decent-sized players, but none have become household names just yet. The very concept of contractors browsing a marketplace for heavy machinery rentals is also novel. Considering those … about 5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Equipment Rental Network
Is it Time To Scale Your Construction Business?
Scalability is a process that allows you to create value, deliver value and capture value. It's all about profitable growth. Fortunately, researchers writing in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan Management Review have studied scalability … about Is it Time To Scale Your Construction Business?
Moving Living Spaces are Changing How We Build
Homeowner trends and tastes change, and highly customized living spaces is a frequent demand of many buyers today. This presents a challenge for developers, who must cater to those very specific demands while also creating … about Moving Living Spaces are Changing How We Build
