Teflon. Super Glue. Silly Putty. The Microwave oven. Brilliant if accidental discoveries define much of our modern world. To that odd list you can add Concrete Air Entrainment––modern construction’s best friend. As any concrete enthusiast … about Concrete Air Entrainment: Bubbles that Make Concrete Stronger
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Get Out in Front of Construction Claims Before They Sneak Up on You
While the length and value of construction disputes decreased in North America from 2014 to 2015, the average value of disputes was still $25 million, according to an Arcadis report. Globally, 53% of project owners … about Get Out in Front of Construction Claims Before They Sneak Up on You
Construction Company Accused of Roofing Wrong House
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville homeowner is outraged after she said a construction company is telling her to pay for services that she never contracted them for. Two weeks ago, homeowner Shontey Hambrick said K&G … about Construction Company Accused of Roofing Wrong House
4 Construction Contract Clauses Putting You at Risk
Contractors of all kinds are at a disadvantage long before moving the first shovelful of earth just because some contract clauses are stacked against them. Here are four construction contract clauses that pose special challenges … about 4 Construction Contract Clauses Putting You at Risk
Contractors Beware of New Insurance Coverage Issues
More than ever, contractors today need to have a good understanding of what risks they can insure and what risks they can’t.
QuickBooks is a Natural Fit for Construction Project Management
Overall, QuickBooks helps construction firms save time and money and ultimately obtain peace of mind, which is essential in light of the particular accounting challenges within their field. These businesses routinely face the realities of … about QuickBooks is a Natural Fit for Construction Project Management
Training the Future Generation of Builders
To say today’s construction landscape is evolving is an understatement. Construction used to entail stacks of blueprints, markups with post-it notes, and who can forget Excel. But that world is slowing becoming extinct. And in … about Training the Future Generation of Builders
Owner Selections: The ‘Other’ Kind of Construction Specifications
Just when you think specifications couldn't get any more difficult, a new breed comes in at full force to amplify your pain points: owner specifications. While many construction project specifications come attached to drawings and … about Owner Selections: The ‘Other’ Kind of Construction Specifications
Why Paperless Construction is Taking its Sweet Time
Many business processes were born with paper documents, making the two dependent on one another. So if those processes don’t change, the paper stays. The other process problem is that when companies started converting from … about Why Paperless Construction is Taking its Sweet Time
99 Problems, is Quality One of Them?
Quality is in the eye of the beholder, and that’s what often leads to disputes. People perceive quality differently, and that’s what makes it very important to have well-defined objective quality criteria. If specifications require … about 99 Problems, is Quality One of Them?
