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Are You Overpromising on Your Construction Contracts? Here's How to Build With Transparency

Sometimes in construction, it pays to be a cynic.
By Michael Pink
July 10, 2025
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by Michael Pink
Michael Pink, PSP, CCE, MBA, is the CEO and founder of SmartPM Technologies, a SaaS software company headquartered in Atlanta. SmartPM is a cloud based, full-service schedule analytics and project controls platform designed by industry experts with one mission in mind: to provide stakeholders with a tool to evaluate project performance in real-time, identify critical risk issues, and reduce delays and potential disputes. For more information, visit https://smartpmtech.com.

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