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Home » Topic » Business » Project Delivery

Avoid the Perils of the Low-Bid Gambit

by Christy Crook | Feb 1, 2022
Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Project Delivery | Project Management

When clients rely too heavily on the best price, they’re taking a risk. It's known as the peril of the low-bid gambit.

Contract Disruptions: Navigating Supply Constraints and Labor Shortages

by Greg Ross, Tim Lynch | Jan 4, 2022
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Project Delivery

In the future, builders and owners want to be prepared for the unexpected—and should plan for contingencies that all projects will encounter.

Regaining Predictability by Planning for Price Fluctuations in Construction Materials

by Luke Cantrell, Michael Schollaert | Dec 15, 2021
Business | Economy | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management | Risk Management

If project participants engage and work together toward completing the common goal, they can mitigate the risk of construction cost increases and add predictability to project materials prices by adding a few tools to their belts.

Post-PPP: What’s Next for Small Businesses Needing Relief to Rebuild

by Benjamin Johnston | Dec 15, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management

Many of the businesses we are working with now have taken PPP money and, for the first time in over a year, feel financially secure enough to consider expansion. Beyond PPP, financing options are available to small and medium-size businesses.

Tips Every Foreperson Should Know Before Hiring an Excavation Contractor

by Faith Munsell | Dec 13, 2021
Equipment | Project Delivery | Recruitment | Retention

Before hiring an excavation contractor, here’s what every foreperson should know.

Problem Projects: Getting Construction Back on Track

by René Morkos | Dec 7, 2021
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management

Backed by comprehensive information on project cost and completion, contractors can predict and prioritize the challenges most likely to occur for specific project types, estimate financial impact and outline best practices for future projects.

Daily Construction Reports: Don’t Leave the Job Without Them

by Patrick Barthet | Dec 7, 2021
Business | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | OSHA | Project Delivery | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Daily construction reports can help resolve a delay issue or clarify a jobsite access claim. They are admissible in court since the information was recorded when the events in question occurred.

Construction Business Problem-Solving: Track Costs Once the Project Starts

by Matt Mong | Nov 30, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management

By governing all project costs together, contractors get a holistic view of the entire project costs, allowing them to manage the financial aspects of their projects more effectively.
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