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5 Success Factors for Construction Firms

Construction Marketing

Document Only What Matters. Although we want to document everything, it’s not feasible. Data documented should accomplish two things: Manage projects. Work-sites too busy to document consistently. Ensure the team understands the importance of accurate documentation. Document every issue that can lead to litigation.

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3 Avoidable Headaches for Construction Project Managers [Webinar]

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Some of the top problems GCs face are three documentation processes that, while important for communication and liability, take time away from actually building. . The submittal log , in short, is a list of all documents that the contractor is required to provide to the design team to ensure that the project is following the spec book.

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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

This is mainly because I kept very accurate records and documentation throughout the project and made sure to get approvals in writing. I also know that the school district won’t dissolve all of a sudden or declare bankruptcy. So even though things are not resolved, I am confident that we will eventually get paid.

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Turbocharging Motown’s Recovery

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A few hours after the pixels for that post were hatched, Detroit announced it had become the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection. We are committed to helping make that future a reality,” the bank said, in an internal document acquired by The Detroit Free Press and posted online.

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Why good leadership teams perform badly

PSMJ Resources

I routinely work with weak CEOs whose firms make decent profits in spite of them and others who seem to work well with their leadership group and are always one paid invoice away from bankruptcy. Listen, keep it focused, document, and communicate and see the improvement! All the best, Frank A. Stasiowski.

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A journey through masonry reclad litigation

BD+C

This comprehensive evaluation included the removal and documentation of dislodged stone units, examination of mortar joint conditions, and assessment of masonry veneer anchor assemblies. The design documents provided design details, building code, industry standards, and material requirements.

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Relationships, ethics and marketing: Where are the boundaries?

Construction Marketing Ideas

If price is the criteria, then usually some sucker or desperate business takes the work, hoping for the best but usually heading down the road to bankruptcy (assuming the low bid really is fulfilled at that rate and there aren’t any tricky change orders underneath the surface.).