Over the years I have had to be very honest with some of my clients. I would tell them if the project that they are looking at bidding is a good one for them to go after. I have told them that whoever is awarded this job will need to be careful due to notes [...]
Construction site thefts are always a problem, but I have noticed a significant increase in news media coverage lately. This led me to thinking about how these thefts affect the estimate for the projects. Even if the thefts results in an insurance claim, there is still a deductible for the claim. If your company views [...]
I was reading the article on ENR about the Float Debate. I have been told over the years that the float on the project belongs to the project not just one entity. The owners and contractors both get to utilize the float, if any, on the project. In the article there are some great points [...]
I have heard countless times that you should read a document before you sign it which is actually very wrong. You might as well just sign your name and possibly your livelihood away by this approach because it is no different than not even looking at the words on the paper before signing. The correct [...]
I was working on a project recently. When doing the review there was a note that was on the civil drawings – about work that the electrical contractor was supposed to perform. There was no symbol on the civil drawing just a note and there was no reference to the work on the electrical drawings. [...]
Today is Veterans Day – so don’t forget to thank those who have served. Whether they served 50 years ago or are serving now, whether they are man or woman, whether you agree with the reasoning of the politicians or not! So say thanks, but a vet a cup of coffee, or pay for their [...]
It’s amazing how a small gesture to an employee can actually increase the productivity. Just recently an employee jokingly made the comment that it would be a good donut day today. Well that turned into the President of Tempest Company stopping at a bakery and picking some up for the office which was a nice [...]
I was talking with a friend today and the conversation turned to very difficult jobs that we had worked on in the past. He was telling me about a $6 million renovation of a mental health hospital that was still running over capacity while the renovations took place. My friend had over 200 change orders [...]
I was reading an article in the local paper about a hardware chain that started a marketing campaign “Zombie Preparedness Center”. I thought it was a great way for the company to set themselves apart from the rest of the hardware stores, especially in this time of big box retailers. The construction market is in [...]
I was reading an article in ENR about a 3% withholding from contractors on government projects. The 3% mandate is due to take effect in January 2013. This would be a blow to the construction industry that is already on shaky ground. Please contact your congressional representative and let them know how you feel and [...]
