Prepare for Construction Disputes by Planning Resolution Strategies Beforehand
While contractors expect projects with no delays and disputes, the fact is they happen frequently and require resolution involving outside parties. While any method
The Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation in Construction Disputes
Contractors may go into mediation and spend a significant amount of time and money only to leave with an unresolved dispute. Or, a contractor may enter an arbitration
Ten Things Not to Do When Facing a Claim
How companies manage risk, especially when facing a claim, will significantly impact company operating results. Risk control strategies should be aimed at know what
Six Tips for Successfully Resolving Construction Disputes
Disputes can be time consuming, costly and harmful to a contractor's reputation. Construction disputes are due to a perceived or real violation of a construction
Construction Software is the Key for Lean, Efficient and Profitable Projects: The benefits of construction estimating and management software are the vast improvements in the areas of cost, speed, accuracy and productivity through mobile devices.
The benefits of construction estimating and management software are the vast improvements in the areas of cost, speed, accuracy and productivity through mobile devices.
Technology and Software Rundown: Week of June 5, 2017
There are some exciting new construction technologies in this week’s rundown, including the latest in software for takeoff and estimating, field reporting and
Making Data Work for a Construction Company: Don’t leave cash sitting on the shelf
From RFIs and change orders to reports and budget decisions, jobsites produce a dizzying amount of data each day. Yet most companies are not leveraging the analytical
Getting Paid – Lien Software Untangles the Complications of Filing Liens: Subcontractors can prepare, send and monitor preliminary lien and bond notices and deadlines with lien software
Lien and bond claim laws are complicated, so consider lien software tailored for subcontractors that ensures compliance with statutory forms, prevents missing deadlines
Money Saving Technologies for Construction – Are There Any Other Kind?: Contractors are saving money with cloud computing
The construction industry is shifting to cloud-based technologies, including document storage and collaboration services. With business operations and personnel
Laser Scanning Delivers Precise Site Condition Data, Saving Time and Money
Taking advantage of advances in laser scanning technology, Barton Malow’s VDC team captures millions of data points, called a point cloud, with a spacial accuracy
New 2017 AIA Contract Documents Insurance and Bonds Exhibit
To keep up with legal and practice developments in the insurance industry, the AIA examined its insurance and bonds requirements in the newly revised 2017 AIA contracts.
Stay on Project Schedules and Budgets
Staying on schedule with your project and operating within budget is crucial to the success of your firm. With proper pre-planning, you can positively affect your
Preconstruction Tips to Keep Construction Projects Under Budget
The lead person of the preconstruction team is tasked with having a big-picture view with an eye for every detail, especially the budget. Follow these guidelines
Easy Tips to Stay on Schedule and Within Budget
Staying on schedule and within budget is a delicate and tedious process. It requires attention to detail and dedicated performance tracking. With practice, everyone
“Mapping” Engagement Helps Construction Employees Contribute to Company Success
As a result of an innovative thinking class assignment to improve one way the company does business, a CEO developed a way to visually map company goals. Each employee
Six Ways to Reduce Workforce Management Risk and Improve Efficiency
To hire and retain talent, document recruiting efforts; offer a voluntary survey to document race, ethnicity, veteran and disability status; keep an applicant log;
Effective Human Resource Management and Employee Screening Procedures for Contractors: The Impact of Social Media in the Hiring Process
Developing and implementing proper human resource hiring procedures is critical to the prevention of liability for construction companies. As part of these procedures,
Staying SHARP on Safety
In December, M&D Mechanical achieved OSHA’s SHARP status—an elite ranking for small businesses that maintain exemplary injury and illness prevention programs.
2017 Executive Insights: Construction Law
Four experts offer advice on what contractors need to know about construction disputes.
What are your best time management tips?
Three industry experts share their tips on practicing time management.
NAIOP Announces 2016’s Top 10 States for Commercial Development
Office, industrial, warehouse and retail real estate development supported 6.25 million American jobs and contributed $861 billion to U.S. GDP in 2016, according