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Be a Good Neighbor: Protect Against Claims by an Adjacent Landowner During Construction

Construction in close quarters can mark the beginning of costly and emotional disputes, which can escalate to costly legal battles during and after construction. Here's how contractors can avoid a lawsuit.

Eliminate Siloes in Construction With Integrated Project Delivery Systems

by Frank Malangone | Aug 21, 2020
Data Analytics | Productivity | Project Delivery | Technology

On the journey to digital transformation, integrated project delivery systems can unite siloed departments and ERP related data to improve project visibility and outcomes.

Creating Efficiency in Capital Projects With the Power of Smart Contracts

Smart contracts, backed by blockchain technology, can improve capital project payment terms, cash flow and trust along with eliminating contract leakage and freeing up working capital.

Prequalifying Owners: “Funding Is Covered” Is Not Enough

by Jameson Watts, Joshua Levy | Jul 29, 2020
Business | Finance | Project Delivery

Every general contractor knew it was important before COVID-19 to prequalify its subcontractors. The pandemic is a reminder of the importance of prequalifying owners as well.

Maximizing the Amount Firms Can Bill: The Influence of FAR in Setting Project Pricing

For private sector projects, firms are awarded contracts based on project scope, proposed pricing and firm qualifications. In the public sector, however, firms are awarded contracts based almost exclusively on their qualifications. Here's how to win the bid.

Flipping the Script: Strong Partnerships Between Trades and General Contractors

by Keyan Zandy | Jun 13, 2020
Markets | Project Delivery | Project Management

Four executives from subcontracting firms discuss what it’s like to work with general contractors, what they wish was better understood about the business and how they can better position themselves for shared success.

How Accurately Monitoring the Weather Can Save Significant Revenue

Understanding the impact of upcoming weather at a hyperlocal level is critical for contractors. Knowing ahead of time how, when and where to schedule jobs and crews at the beginning of each day and week puts contractors in the best possible position for success.

Capturing All COVID-19 Impacts to Your Project, Regardless of Its Status

by Catherine M. Ward, Joni L. Powell | Jun 2, 2020
Business | Productivity | Project Delivery

Liabilities related to COVID-19 have resulted in the redesign of projects and re-sequencing of work on existing construction projects. Contractors have both business and legal considerations that should be addressed.

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Be a Good Neighbor: Protect Against Claims by an Adjacent Landowner During Construction

Eliminate Siloes in Construction With Integrated Project Delivery Systems

Creating Efficiency in Capital Projects With the Power of Smart Contracts

Prequalifying Owners: “Funding Is Covered” Is Not Enough

Maximizing the Amount Firms Can Bill: The Influence of FAR in Setting Project Pricing

Flipping the Script: Strong Partnerships Between Trades and General Contractors

How Accurately Monitoring the Weather Can Save Significant Revenue

Capturing All COVID-19 Impacts to Your Project, Regardless of Its Status

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