The Pipeline Podcast: Recent Episodes
Scott Jennings
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 285 - Load Path &Building from the Bottom Up – With Scott Jennings
Join Scott Jennings, former construction company owner turned consultant, on this episode of the Pipeline Podcast as he delves into the critical concept of load path in construction. He highlights how load travels through structural elements and the importance of understanding this process from the bottom up. From suspending pipes to digging below existing structures, Scott provides practical insights for navigating construction challenges.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 284 - Increase Profit by Rule of 27 – With Scott Jennings
Join Scott Jennings, former construction company owner turned consultant, on this episode of the Pipeline Podcast as he delves into the Rule of 27, a method to boost profitability in heavy construction. Scott breaks down the concept of profitability, emphasizing the crucial balance between revenue and expenses. He introduces the Rule of 27 as a tool for analyzing decisions and driving down costs effectively.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 283 - Data Collection Without the $100,000 Fancy Toys – With Scott Jennings
Join Scott Jennings, former construction company owner turned consultant, on this episode of the Pipeline Podcast as he highlights the accessibility of tools for data collection, debunking the notion that expensive equipment is necessary. He provides practical and inexpensive alternatives, ranging from tape measures to crack comparators. Scott also distinguishes between qualitative and quantitative data and illustrates their significance with real-life examples.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 282 - Two Negatives of Owning Your Own Construction Business – With Scott Jennings
Join Scott Jennings, former construction company owner turned consultant, on this episode of the Pipeline Podcast as he candidly discusses the harsh realities of entrepreneurship in the construction industry. From cash flow woes to navigating personnel challenges, Scott shares valuable insights gained from his own experiences to help aspiring business owners thrive in the competitive construction landscape.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 281 - Red Flags in Bid Day v. Change Order Pricing – With Scott Jennings
Join Scott Jennings, former construction company owner and current professional engineer, on today's episode of the Pipeline Podcast. Scott delves into the critical differences between bid day pricing and change order pricing, shedding light on the factors influencing each and offering insights into detecting red flags when working with contractors. Discover how to navigate the complexities of construction pricing and ensure fairness for both parties involved.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 280 - How to Make a Submittal – Check, Check, Check! – With Scott Jennings
In this episode of the Pipeline Podcast, Scott Jennings, a former construction company owner turned consultant, dives into the art and science of making successful submittals in heavy construction projects. Join Scott as he shares one very good method to improve your submittal success rate. Learn how to simplify the engineer's review process, expedite approvals, and navigate the intricate world of construction specifications.
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In this episode, we explore the intricate world of rebar installation and uncover the critical do's and don'ts that can make or break your construction schedule. Hosted by a seasoned inspector, the episode provides valuable insights into the top problems faced in rebar installation, ranging from clearance issues to tie wire housekeeping. Learn how conscientious workers and timely inspections can save you from common mistakes that may impact the quality of your pour.
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In this episode, we unravel the key elements of construction activity cost control – real time tracking. The discussion revolves around understanding the daily cost of operations, the significance of labor and equipment costs, and the ability to run "what-if" scenarios to protect your budget. The host provides insights into the difference between budgeted and actual costs, offering a practical example of estimating costs for laying 1,000 LF of 18" pipe. Learn how superintendents can leverage what-if scenarios and gain a deeper understanding of budget gains or losses. The episode concludes with a practical guide on performing these calculations without sophisticated tools, empowering construction professionals to take control of their projects.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep277 - Construction Crossword Challenge – With Scott Jennings
Join Scott Jennings, former construction company owner and professional engineer turned consultant, in this unique episode of the Pipeline Podcast. Today, Scott introduces a special feature: a construction-themed crossword puzzle! As he takes you through the puzzle, Scott offers insights and challenges related to heavy construction. Whether you're a contractor, engineer, product owner, or attorney, this crossword will put your construction knowledge to the test. Play along, have fun, and work safely!
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep276 - Trench Talk - Kelly Jennings, Small Business CFO – With Scott Jennings
In this insightful episode, Scott Jennings engages in a candid conversation with Kelly Jennings, a seasoned accountant with extensive experience in the financial world. The discussion covers the fundamentals of accounting, its importance for business growth, and tips on maximizing the benefits of working with an accountant. Kelly shares her journey from a "Big 6" accounting firm to becoming a Fractional CFO, offering valuable insights that can help entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners navigate the financial landscape.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep275 - Profitability the Easy Way – Via the Bottom Line – With Scott Jennings
Join Scott Jennings, former construction company owner turned consultant, as he explores profitability in construction. Learn practical ways to enhance your bottom line without just focusing on production speed and efficiency. Scott shares insightful tips on managing finances, investments, and smart business strategies.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep274 - What's a DRB? – With Scott Jennings
In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott delves into the traditional claims process and explores the stages where disputes typically arise. Discover the DRB approach and its effectiveness, with insights from the successful model employed by the Washington Department of Transportation.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 273 - ELB v. HDD or Jack and Bore or Microtunnel
– With Scott Jennings
In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott explores trenchless pipe installation methods, comparing traditional Excavate-Lay-Backfill (ELB) with innovative trenchless approaches. ELB involves trench excavation, pipe laying, and backfilling. Trenchless methods, such as Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), Jack and Bore, and Microtunneling, eliminate trenches, using boring or tunneling for pipe installation. Scott also shares personal experiences with each method, emphasizing unique learning experiences and the importance of prioritizing safety in trenchless projects.
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Ep 272 - Get a Master’s Degree in Engineering? Umm…
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 272 - Get a Master’s Degree in Engineering? Umm…
– With Scott Jennings
In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott reflects on the personal and professional aspects of obtaining a master's degree in engineering. With insights into the expectations of the engineering world and the unique experiences associated with pursuing an advanced degree, the episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the decision-making process and the journey itself.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 271 - Trench Talk: Paul Kennedy, Surety (Bonding) Agent
– With Scott Jennings
In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott Jennings and Paul Kennedy, each with over thirty years of experience in the construction industry, provide valuable insights into the core concepts of bonding. They cover essential topics, including defining bonding, bid bond costs, initiating the bonding process for new company owners, the significance of the three C's, final bonds, and the financial prerequisites for securing a bond. The discussion also explores how bonding capacity is calculated, the role of indemnity agreements, and what happens in challenging situations. This podcast is a valuable resource for those navigating the intricacies of construction bonding or just looking to understand the basics of bonding.
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Ep 270 - Selling Your Business – EBITDA is “Bullshit Earnings”
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 270 - Selling Your Business – EBITDA is “Bullshit Earnings”
– With Scott Jennings
In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott shares with us selling a construction business involves challenges in determining its value, with factors like EBITDA and various valuation methods playing a role. Finding a buyer can be done by approaching competitors, selling to employees, or using a merger and acquisition company. The costs of selling, including financial scrutiny and professional fees, are highlighted. Preparing for a sale through clean books, diversified clients, technology upgrades, and a strong management team is recommended. The selling process can take 45 days to six months. Scott also mentions their involvement in matchmaking for buyers and sellers.
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Ep 269 - Know Your Audience – Legally and Practically
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 269 - Know Your Audience – Legally and Practically
– With Scott Jennings
In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott emphasizes the paramount importance of understanding your audience in project communication. Effective communication, whether written or verbal, is not only essential for efficiency but also carries significant legal implications. Failing to communicate with the right parties as specified in a contract can lead to a complete waiver of rights. Real-life examples illustrate the significance of this: one involving the Owner's responsibility in signing off on changes and the other highlighting the Contractor's role in communicating directly with the Owner. To ensure effective communication, it's crucial to send personalized and informative letters rather than poorly organized emails with cryptic attachments. Striking a balance between contractual obligations and practical relationships is key to successful project management.
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Ep 268 - Your Construction Career Path – 90% is Your Drive
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 268 - Your Construction Career Path - 90% is Your Drive
– With Scott Jennings
In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott outlines a typical construction career path and emphasizes the importance of drive in succeeding in this industry. Scott discusses the choice of whether or not to pursue a college education, highlighting its benefits in demonstrating determination and providing industry exposure. The career path ranges from entry-level roles to upper management, contingent on one's commitment and opportunities. He also shares about his personal career journey, affirming the rewards and opportunities within the construction field. He concludes by underscoring the significant role of drive in the growth of a career and shares his thoughts on that last secret 10%!
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Ep 267 - Forensic Reporting 101
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 267 - Forensic Reporting 101 – With Scott Jennings
In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott explores forensic engineering, which is vital in construction and as a potential career change. He explains the causes of property loss, emphasizing report-writing skills. The steps of making a report are explained, such as collecting data, getting eyewitness accounts, making observations, making evaluations, and drawing conclusions. His personal experiences highlight the value of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in this rewarding field.
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Ep 266 - What’s a Deposition?
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 266 - What’s a Deposition? – With Scott Jennings
In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott talks about what a deposition is in the context of the legal process; he places a specific emphasis on its role in construction disputes. The episode begins by outlining the construction dispute resolution process, which typically involves notifying the owner of a change, presenting time and cost impact details, and escalating the matter if necessary. He then delves into what to expect during a deposition, including attending participants like attorneys and stenographers, the importance of verbal answers versus head nods, and the avoidance of guessing. Learn more by listening to this episode!
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Ep 265 - Project Specifications – The Basics, in Five Minutes
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 265 - Project Specifications – The Basics, in Five Minutes – With Scott Jennings
In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott discusses the fundamental elements of project specifications in construction. The episode outlines three main parts of project specifications and highlights their significance. It emphasizes the role of drawings and specifications in guiding construction projects. The specification package is divided into sections for General, Products, and Execution, each with distinct purposes. Scott explains the importance of clear specifications in construction documents, offering insights from his experience. Listen to the episode to learn more!
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Ep 264 - Concrete Formwork Takeoff 101 – It’s All About SFCA
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 264 - Concrete Formwork Takeoff 101 – It’s All About SFCA – With Scott Jennings
In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of concrete formwork takeoff. Scott drives straight to the heart of the takeoff: square feet of contact area (SFCA). This episode also delves into various types of formwork including edge forms, soffit forms, wall forms, bulkheads, joints, and hanging forms. Scott provides insights on interpreting plans, visualizing three-dimensional structures, and collaborating with estimators to streamline the process. Listen to the episode to learn more!
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Ep 263 - The Differing Site Condition - Careful!
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 263 - The Differing Site Condition - Careful! – With Scott Jennings
This podcast episode discusses the critical impact of the Differing Site Conditions (DSC) clause for, primarily, underground contractors. This common Contract clause addresses unexpected physical conditions during the work that weren't outlined in the original Contract Documents. Historical origins and contemporary relevance are highlighted, emphasizing the varying protection offered by DSC language in contracts. Scott is also an experienced contractor. He talks about how complicated DSCs are and how important it is for both the owner and the contractor, that they are handled well. The episode focuses on how the clause can help or hurt contractors and how important it is to understand DSC terms in contracts.
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Ep 262 - Kobe’s Gym Rats and Angela’s Grit
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 262 - Kobe’s Gym Rats and Angela’s Grit – With Scott Jennings
This episode delves into the challenge of balancing past values with the evolving work landscape. It discusses generational differences, drawing parallels between past criticisms of youth and today's concerns about social media. Emphasizing the importance of meaningful work, the episode explores personal growth, contributions to society, and finding purpose. Scott also shares insights that are important for exploring diverse perspectives. Listen to the episode to learn more.
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Ep 261 - Find a Mentor: They’ve Seen What You’re Seeing
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 261 - Find a Mentor: They’ve Seen What You’re Seeing – With Scott Jennings
In this episode, the importance of finding a mentor is emphasized for both personal career growth as well as the limiting of financial mistakes in business. Having someone who can understand what you are going through and give you advice can make things much easier. Scott talks about his own experience as a mentee and how informal conversations with someone with more experienced helped him tremendously. Does connecting with a mentor really help you grow and prevent making costly mistakes? Listen to the episode to learn more!
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Ep 260 - Constructive Acceleration: The Bully Owner
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 260 - Constructive Acceleration: The Bully Owner – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast” and learn more about constructive acceleration, which is a common issue in construction projects with liquidated damages. Constructive acceleration is when the Contractor speeds up the work because the Owner does not respond to timely to delay requests – this results in higher costs and, sometimes, a claim. There are some basics to a valid claim of this type - listen to learn more!
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Ep 259 - Increase Profit By Knowing Design Intent
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 259 - Increase Profit By Knowing Design Intent – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast”. Discover the secret to boosting your bottom line while satisfying designers and maintaining quality. In this episode, learn how to leverage your knowledge and resources to achieve cost savings without compromising design intent. Discover the power of covert cost reduction strategies and immediately begin to reap the benefits. Listen to learn more!
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Ep 258 - Internal Divisional Subcontracting: Like Swallowing Hemlock
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 258 - Internal Divisional Subcontracting: Like Swallowing Hemlock – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott talks about how internal subcontracting between company divisions can be disastrous – it’s like when you and your sister were kids and mom asked you to jointly clean the family room. Really? While it seems cost-effective on paper, construction companies that claim to do everything in-house often face problems. Listen to this podcast to learn more!
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Ep 257 - The Field Sketch: Kiss a Pencil Today
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 257 - The Field Sketch: Kiss a Pencil Today – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott talks about the essential art of field sketching in construction documentation. In a digital age, this traditional skill remains crucial for effective communication. Learn how to create detailed sketches with north arrows, scales, references, dimensions, and clear titles. Join us to explore the importance of field sketches and enhance your construction expertise!
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Ep 256 - Trench Talk - Paul Hartmann, Rebar Foreman
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 256 - Trench Talk - Paul Hartman, Rebar Foreman – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott talks to Paul Hartmann, a rebar foreman, about his insights into the challenging life of a steel worker in the rodbusting trade. Scott talks with Paul under the shade of his KnaackTM box as he shares about the importance of safety, family, and doing a good job – his efficient management skills, and dedication, make him a trusted figure on the job site. Learn more by listening to the episode!
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Ep 255 - Larry King and Katt Williams: Now It’s Your Turn
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 255 - Larry King and Katt Williams: Now It’s Your Turn – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott answers a range of questions from a Larry King interview of Katt Williams. But here’s the catch – they’re tweaked to have a construction slant! From Scott’s challenging vendor experiences to bad advice he’s received, it’s just good fun in looking back over the years of one’s career, and life. Get ready to dive into an interesting episode that reveals who's behind the microphone. And even better, answer the questions yourself!
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Ep 254 - Measured Mile: It’s Not Just for Contractors
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 254 - Measured Mile: It’s Not Just for Contractors – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott discusses the importance of both the contractor and the owner knowing the “measured mile” on important aspects of the work. Scott defines the measured mile and why it is important for owners in claim defense, change order negotiation, and the building of production databases for owners. Don't miss this exploration of the measured mile, its benefits and significance!
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Ep 253 - Partner, But Not Necessarily Via Partnering
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 253 - Partner, But Not Necessarily Via Partnering – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott delves into the fascinating concept of partnering, an innovative approach that emerged decades ago with the purpose of bringing contractors and owners together in a semi-formal setting to align their goals. Join me as we explore the significance and benefits of partnering in the construction industry.
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Ep 252 - Stroke: You’re Having One Right Now
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 252 - Stroke: You’re Having One Right Now – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott discusses the importance of tackling big issues at work before they become unmanageable and exponentially grow out of proportion. He emphasizes that identifying and addressing issues early on can help avoid more significant problems down the line. Act fast – whether your answer to a Contractor (or Owner) is good or bad!
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Ep 251 - Contractor Estimating: Drop the Curtain
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 251 - Contractor Estimating: Drop the Curtain – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott discusses true, unadulterated contractor estimating. This article is a wakeup call to Owners on how tight actual Contractor estimates are. Scott addresses head on with no filter the true cost of overhead and profit for contractors. Learn more as you listen to the episode!
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Ep 250 - New Civil Grads: Three Roads, Choose One!
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 250 - New Civil Grads: Three Roads, Choose One! – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott discusses three possible paths after you graduate with a civil engineering degree. The article outlines these options: construction, engineering, and construction management. Listen more to know which course is right for you!
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 249 - Construction in Thailand: 1st and 3rd WorldCombined – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott Jennings discusses his visit to Thailand and how it is a combination of both old and new construction methods and equipment. This is comparable to his writeup on Laos in late 2019, early 2020. Listen to the episode to learn more!
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Ep 248 - Your Last Choice: The Total Cost Claim Approach
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 248 - Your Last Choice: The Total Cost Claim Approach – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott Jennings discusses everything about what a Total Cost Claim is. When selecting a method of claim recovery in a claim situation, this is typically the weakest option. Listen to the episode to learn why!
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Ep 247 - What is Extended Performance?
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 247 - What is Extended Performance? – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott Jennings discusses what Extended Performance is - the schedule component and the cost component. From his personal experience, it's "for the most part" a real cost! Listen to the episode to learn more!
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Ep 246 - Mindset Differences – Major Leaguers v. Minor Leaguers
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 246 - Mindset Differences – Major Leaguers v. Minor Leaguers – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott Jennings compares and contrasts the mentalities of major league contractors and those of minor league contractors, highlighting three key differences. Additionally, Scott discusses why planning the work is critical to success. Learn more as you listen to this episode!
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Ep 245 - An Offering of a Contractor’s Standard of Care
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 245 - An Offering of a Contractor’s Standard of Care – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott Jennings proposes a standard of care and how this benefits owners, engineers, and contractors! At the same time, Scott tells us why having a contractor’s license is no different than having a license to practice engineering, medicine, and law.
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Ep 244 - Business In Hawaii Is The Same, But Totally Different
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 244 - Business In Hawaii Is The Same, But Totally Different – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott Jennings talks about Hawaii and what to expect if you come to do business here. Although directed at the construction industry, this likely works in all industries here in the Aloha State.
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Ep 243 Pipeline Trench Talk 01 - Crane Operator Clem Conceicao
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 243 Pipeline Trench Talk 01 - Crane Operator Clem Conceicao – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott Jennings talks with Mr. Clem Conceicao, a longtime crane operator in Hawaii. In this episode, the two discuss the most important topic related to crane operation: safety. As Clem says “the equipment always wins” in reference to man versus machine. Clem also offers guidance to young engineers and craftspersons who are coming up in the business. What are our opinions of this generation's learning and education? Find out by listening to this episode!
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Ep 242 How To Start A Professional Construction Company
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 242 How To Start A Professional Construction Company – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott Jennings talks about starting a professional construction company. He will discuss the methodical procedure, as well as the mindset and motivation necessary to launch a new business.
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Ep 241 What’s the Difference Between Unit Price and Lump Sum Bids?
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 241 What’s the Difference Between Unit Price and Lump Sum Bids? – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott Jennings talks about the difference between unit price and lump sum bids. After listening to this episode, you will better understand each one as a result of learning both the positives and negatives associated with both.
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Ep 240 The Low Bid Model – Time to Go?
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 240 The Low Bid Model – Time to Go? – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott Jennings gives us a quick evaluation of the two primary evaluation methods used by owners in the award of construction projects. The two primary methods by which an owner will assess a contractor's proposal are either “low-bid wins” or some qualification-based evaluation. We will learn about these techniques in this episode, along with how they differ from one another.
In this episode, we will learn why it is critical to have a contractor who is not just financially stable, but competent, quality-oriented, and cooperative.
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Ep 239 Utility Drawings 101: The Plan and Profile
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 239 Utility Drawings 101: The Plan and Profile – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," wherein Scott Jennings walks us through the fundamentals of how to read a utility plan and profile. One thing is consistent throughout utility plans, and that is the fact that no two drawing sets are ever laid out the same. After listening to this episode, you'll be on your way to talking intelligently about utility plans!
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Ep 238 Subsurface Disclaimers Don’t Hold – Travelers v. U.S.
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 238 Subsurface Disclaimers Don’t Hold – Travelers v. U.S. – With Scott Jennings
Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast," in which Scott Jennings discusses the age-old controversy surrounding the reliability of the geotechnical data contained in or related to the bid package. Can the geotechnical report be relied on to establish a DSC (differing site condition)? This Is an issue in and out of courtrooms across the country. In this episode, Scott will discuss the applicability of the geotechnical report and the typical exculpatory language supporting its use. Scott discusses, arguably, the most well-developed court case related to this issue: Travelers v. USA. Gain more information by listening to this episode!
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Ep 237 Parkinson's Law - Hoping to Quantify Pacing
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 237 Parkinson's Law - Hoping to Quantify Pacing – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast,” where Scott Jennings talks about Parkinson’s Law and its relation, or not, to claim offense or defense. The adage known as Parkinson's Law states that "...work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion." Scott acknowledges that, although this could be an excellent tool in your claims toolbox, the use of this law doesn't seem to have been established in the United States. Scott draws a connection to Parkinson's Law and pacing, but is still looking for help here. Listen to this episode to learn more!
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Ep 236 The Preparatory Meeting: Priceless
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 236 The Preparatory Meeting: Priceless – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast,” where Scott Jennings talks about Preparatory Meetings. The foundation of your house, so the saying goes, is most crucial component of the dwelling. It's because your entire house depends on it. In this episode, Scott will talk about the importance of preparatory meetings (as analogous to your home foundation!) for proper planning and execution of the work. Scott also talks about ways to minimize the inspector's impact to the work using this special meeting.
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Ep 235 Legal Jargon and Process 101
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 235 Legal Jargon and Process 101 – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast,” where Scott Jennings talks about legal jargon and the legal process. Many construction professionals, including engineers, contractors, and agency representatives, frequently work within the legal system. Understanding legal jargon is advantageous once you are ever exposed to a legal matter on your job site. Also, if you are reading articles within the industry, it can be a huge help too. Scott discusses the various ways that a person can be exposed to legal issues during construction. Additionally, he gives a detailed explanation of the legal process in sequential order. Tune in to the episode to learn more!
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Ep 234 Bonds and Bonding Capacity 101
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 234 Bonds and Bonding Capacity 101– With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast,” where Scott Jennings talks about bonds and bonding capacity. In this episode, you will learn what a bond is and what it takes to get one if you’re a contractor, and what it means to call one if you’re an owner! In addition to that, Scott explains how the calculation of bonding capacity is done. Listen for more!
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 233 Construction is Broken - Give me the Onsite EOR – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast,” where Scott Jennings talks about the alignment of owner wishes with contractor support. This episode explains why it’s so important that owners align their schedules and budgets with the support they give to a contractor in quality of documents and construction administration support from the engineer of record (EOR). For many projects, the EOR is not directly available to the Contractor. The value of this access is priceless to a project’s success. Listen to this episode to learn more.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 232 The Importance of As-Builts – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast,” where Scott Jennings talks about the importance of As-builts and their purpose. As-builts can be produced via PDF software, AutoCAD, or even paper and a set of colored pencils. Additionally, Scott discusses why As-builts are essential and why they should be very thorough upon creation.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 231 University Cooperative Education – the Real Deal! – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about the importance of University Cooperative Education as it is relates to a candidate’s increase in value to an employer and their ability as a new hire to hit the ground running on day one!
This graduation requirement demands students learn how to develop a professional attitude and the foundational skills necessary to start in an industry. In this episode, Scott explains how the main focus of cooperative education is teaching students about the real world they’re about to endeavor upon as a new member of the working community!
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 230 Water in the Hole! What’s it Mean? – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about the importance of understanding what water behavior in an excavation tells you about site conditions. There is good water, and there is bad water. Bad water is pretty much any water in your house - it causes degradation of wood frame members, settlement in your foundation, and many other things. In a heavy/civil sense, it can do major things like introduce unwanted buoyancy in temporary or permanent structures and produce unwanted voids below ground.
In this episode, Scott goes over water inspection and field observation/research techniques to help you, your crew, and the structure stay safe during construction. It is also explained here that water may change with the seasons, so it is important to take this into account in addition to the water's velocity, the smell, and, if you dare, the taste. Scott further explains how respecting the water and having a backup plan will help your project succeed.
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 229 Smartsheet™ - A Contractor's Dream – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about Smartsheet™. Scott discusses in this podcast how Smartsheet™'s great features make it a valuable tool for any kind of business, certainly construction! This cloud-based software’s platform can scale from a single project to full-scale work management of many processes.
Using Smartsheet™, which centralizes all of your data, you can plan, monitor, automate, and report on projects. To keep a project on track, everyone involved can see exactly what needs to be done – this is a collaborative software. Because of its customization and automation, it is made clear in this episode that this is not merely another Request for Information (RFI) submission program, it is for your business specifically, because you can customize it what you need!
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Ep 228 Pipe Encasement Flotation – Archimedes was the Man!
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 228 Pipe Encasement Flotation – Archimedes was the Man! – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about “Pipe Encasement Flotation” – In this podcast, Scott explains the relation of buoyancy to construction and how easy it is to calculate the buoyancy force on, say, a pipe within a concrete encasement pour.
In this episode, the calculation of pipe flotation (in a concrete encasement pour) is explained. This allows the Contractor to design adequate tiedown for each stick of pipe. Estimation is an important and a high level skill, but knowing the math behind it and being able to analyze this gives the Contractor a greater understanding and will prevent construction mishaps.
I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.
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Website: http://sjcivil.com
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–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 227 Owners Loosen Up Your Grip! – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about “Owners Loosen Up Your Grip!” – In this podcast, Scott discusses how can a contract be fair to both parties by managing risks on both sides, the owner's side and the contractor's side.
In this episode, the importance of keeping a harmonious relationship between the contractor and the owner is discussed. The benefits of this healthy relationship, formed by fair contracting language, can eliminate an adversarial relationship and give a project its best chance for success!
I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.
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Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:
Website: http://sjcivil.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103
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Ep 226 Reading Rebar Drawings 101
–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 226 Reading Rebar Drawings 101 – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about “Reading Rebar Drawings 101” – What does rebar actually stand for? Well, it’s a shortened term for reinforcing bar. In the podcast, Scott discusses the importance of being able to read rebar drawings to ensure rebar is correctly installed so that concrete cracking is controlled and that catastrophic failure can be avoided.
In this episode, there will be a breakdown on how to read callouts, letters/acronyms, and numbers when it comes to analyzing what you see in a rebar shop drawing. Being able to read these drawings will make you a better constructor or inspector!
I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.
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Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:
Website: http://sjcivil.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103
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–The Pipeline Podcast Ep 225 – Great Ways To Die – With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about safety hazard and risk assessment as it is important to be reminded because after all, you can’t protect your workers against hazards you are unaware of and unprepared for. Scott shared some scenarios and a couple of his experiences to portray a visual representation of what can happen, why it is necessary to be fully aware of possible accidents, and how important being cautious to your surroundings is. If you neglect your responsibility to protect yourself or even your employees, you could face financial or custodial penalties. Nevertheless, it all boils down to taking care of not only yourself but your employees too at work; because anytime can be your last day, let’s hear it from Scott on how to prevent that.
I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.
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Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:
Website: http://sjcivil.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103
Email: sj@sjcivil.com
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–The Pipeline Podcast: Episode 224 -
Don’t Get Your P.E. License - A Ridiculous Statement With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about “Don’t Get Your P.E. License”. PE. Its two letters and you see them on the back of people's names on business cards; they stand for a professional engineer, also known as a licensed engineer. And that basically allows you to design things that are used by the public, or at least the government deems that the person who has designed them is qualified to do so. When Scott came out of school, He tried to work under P.E. and he wanted to become a P.E. because he earned it, because he could. You know, who goes to medical school and doesn't get an MD who goes and gets a legal degree and doesn't sit for the bar. Having a P.E. license, it brings on liability and that's true.
I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.
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Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:
Website: http://sjcivil.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103
Email: sj@sjcivil.com
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–The Pipeline Podcast: Episode 223–
I wrote A Children’s Book Because I Could– With Scott Jennings
Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about him writing his very own children’s book called “No More Potholes, Let’s Mill and Fill”. His objective is to get kids interested on what he does and nothing better than doing it by reading them a book at night. What’s the age range for this book? For the readers of these articles, you’ll probably follow along fine. And it’ll even be fun to explain to your kids what mom or dad does for a living and what the construction equipment is in the book. Scott Also mentioned that he always wanted to be an educator. So, with all this writing, he figured why not publish a book for kids.We hope you’ll support Scott, and the industry, and use his book to get your kids interested in our business.
I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.
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Operating without a contractor’s license can be anywhere from inconvenient to illegal. Hear here why you should consider obtaining a license.
http://sjcivil.net/news/why-to-get-a-contractors-license/
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Building a business is ultimately about dollars and cents. You’ve got to not lose money to stay in business. Here’s some advice for those in business or thinking about going into business. Spend less.
http://sjcivil.net/news/no-taj-garage/
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Gantt charts have long been the established norm for construction scheduling. Linear scheduling is not nearly as common, especially in America, but can be a great tool.
http://sjcivil.net/news/linear-scheduling-effective-with-a-bend-of-your-mind/
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The effects on a Project by an Owner who untimely, in a “last minute” manner, postpones a bid are significant – here’s how.
http://sjcivil.net/news/a-kick-in-the-well-you-know-last-minute-bid-postponement/
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Construction claims are generated using many tools and many different methodologies. Listen here to learn some of the basic to intermediate approaches.
http://sjcivil.net/podcast/claims-tools-methodologies/
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Knowing how to read a concrete mix design is helpful for the project management team: from project manager to foreman. Here are some basics.
http://sjcivil.net/engineering/cake-batter-and-concrete-mix-design-same-thing/
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Being the best employee does require having traits which benefit your company, but one trait more than any other will help you as an employee benefit yourself and your own career. It’s called being coachable.
http://sjcivil.net/management/help-yourself-be-the-most-coachable-player/
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In construction, or after the fact in the permanent structure, engineers are predicting structural behavior and trying to either control a failure or minimize it. Herein are ways engineers engineer failure in both instances – via deflection.
http://sjcivil.net/news/ways-that-engineers-manage-failure-deflection/
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Basically, from the dictionary, a bridge carries a road across an obstacle. On top it could be a railway, or it could be a walking path, or it could be a vehicle roadway. And down below it could be going over a river or it could be a ravine, or it could be another road. Everyone knows what a bridge is; however, not everyone knows the names of the components of a bridge.
http://sjcivil.net/news/bridges-101-what-makes-up-a-bridge/
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Loss of productivity claims for contractors are common, and always difficult to be successful with against an owner. ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers), primarily an Owner’s advocate, has provided contractors with another tool for their toolbox: ASCE Standard 71-21 Identifying, Quantifying, and Proving Loss of Productivity. It was published in 2021.
http://sjcivil.net/news/another-contractor-claims-tool-asce-71-21-identifying-quantifying-and-proving-loss-of-productivity/
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There exists an insurance product to mitigate the risk associated with catastrophic failure of a construction company. It’s called Project Loss Insurance.
http://sjcivil.net/news/project-loss-insurance-heard-of-it/
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Debt, at least in the American construction business, is helpful when it comes to growth. Here’s a couple reasons why.
http://sjcivil.net/news/debt-you-need-it/
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Civil construction is the same, but different, in New Zealand. Some terms and methods which vary from American civil construction follow.
http://sjcivil.net/means-methods/utes-and-bunds-working-in-new-zealand/
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Bluebeam Revu is a tool that’s been around for several years now to aid in the manipulation of pdf documents – hear a little bit about it here and why I insist on using it.
http://sjcivil.net/software/bluebeam-revu-review/
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In a world now so heavily reliant upon computers, many construction professionals try to automate the entire process, of whatever they may be working on. Some things will still have to be manual, and that’s ok.
http://sjcivil.net/engineering/dont-be-afraid-of-a-little-manual-work-its-ok/
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Properly planning and monitoring the work can result in a safer and more profitable activity. Here’s one way to do it in utility installation.
http://sjcivil.net/operations/keep-the-excavator-digging-it-drives-the-cost/
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Many approaches exist for estimating – two of them being a theoretical approach versus a production history approach. One is based on what you think, the other on what you know. These terms may not be familiar to you, but the difference in execution may be.
http://sjcivil.net/news/estimating-theoretical-versus-production-history/
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Scott Jennings and Patrick Mullen gave a very frank presentation on what runs through the contractor’s mind in his/her creation of a bid, formulation of a changer order, and preparation of a claim. Both cost and time.
http://sjcivil.net/webinars/inside-the-contractor-mind-bidding-change-orders-claims/
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Scott Jennings and Patrick Mullen gave a very frank presentation on what runs through the contractor’s mind in his/her creation of a bid, formulation of a change order, and preparation of a claim. Both cost and time.
http://sjcivil.net/news/inside-the-contractors-mind-bidding-change-orders-claims/
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Create a static bid item in all of your bids to serve as a checklist for indirect costs – both jobsite and corporate indirects!
http://sjcivil.net/estimating/using-a-static-indirect-bid-item-in-your-bids/
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Contractors deserve to be profitable. It’s necessary for business survival. A perceived exorbitant markup should not be fretted over. Mark it up!
http://sjcivil.net/news/lose-the-guilt-mark-it-up/
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An effective meeting is one wherein the attendees are “with” the facilitator the entire time and can and do follow along. Here are some suggested tactics.
http://sjcivil.net/management/blind-and-dumb-meeting-attendees/
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Contractors that deal with tough projects, tough clients, and/or tough contracts need to be in a mindset of always being claim-ready. Here’s the start to being claim-ready.
http://sjcivil.net/claims/trained-or-untrained-being-claim-ready/
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New business relationships do not come free of humps and bumps. Work through these challenges to develop lifelong partners.
http://sjcivil.net/management/the-calibration-period-plan-for-patience/
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As a contractor, the notification of delay is critical. Here are the important ingredients to a delay letter.
http://sjcivil.net/claims/delay-letter-a-template-how-to-write-one/
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Whether in an estimate setup or change order negotiation scenario, if you do not know your equipment rates, start with a baseline cost.
http://sjcivil.net/estimating/equipment-rates/
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Charles Leonard performed a study which resulted in the Leonard curves. These curves may be a helpful tool to quantify your labor productivity loss due to cumulative impacts on your project.
http://sjcivil.net/claims/the-leonard-curves-another-tool-in-labor-loss-quantification/
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If you’ve been running the accounts receivable and accounts payable out of a brown paper bag and want to go “legit”, here are the first steps.
http://sjcivil.net/news/going-legit-lose-the-brown-paper-bag/
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Jet grout has been, and continues to be, a successful means of ground improvement. It can serve many purposes – two of the most common are structural support and groundwater control.
http://sjcivil.net/means-methods/jet-grout-in-five-minutes/
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On February 20, 2021 a Boeing 777 airplane lost an engine during flight over Colorado. The engine failure was catastrophic and could have resulted in hundreds of deaths. The plane landed safely back in Denver. This failure highlights the greatness of engineers.
http://sjcivil.net/news/engine-failure-makes-engineers-great-redundancy/
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A college degree sometimes seems overrated as it isn’t necessarily a measure of intelligence, nor a guarantee of success. A pigskin on the wall says more than “I know engineering” or “I know business”. It says, “I can finish things.”
http://sjcivil.net/management/what-a-college-degree-says/
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Invert Spring Line Crown
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When an owner determines the method of award is that the low bid wins, they shouldn’t expect contingency in a contractor’s bid. Here’s what they should expect.
http://sjcivil.net/news/contingency-doesnt-exist-when-low-bid-wins/
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Spider Box & Bologna Cord
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The categorization of costs incurred in a changed condition scenario is critical in dispute resolution. Account for costs by issue and sub-issue by creating buckets of costs. Do it early!
http://sjcivil.net/news/bucketing-the-proper-claim-accounting-method/
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There’s power in simplicity. Harness the power to more efficiently communicate in-house and with your clients. http://sjcivil.net/cost-controls/k-i-s-s-keep-it-simple-stupid/
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F.A.R. (Federal Acquisition Regulations)
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The word “incidental” is common to the construction industry and it can be damning if you’re not careful. Understand what you’re committing to when you enter that unit price in the bid proposal when it requires “all incidental costs be included”.
http://sjcivil.net/payment/whats-in-a-word-incidental/
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Contractors experience all sorts of delays. This article covers what, arguably, may be the four most common types: inexcusable, excusable, compensable, and concurrent delays.
http://sjcivil.net/news/delay-types-top-4-list/
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Starting a construction business has its unique requirements. These plus the norms will get you up and running at your new construction business.
http://sjcivil.net/business-development/five-minute-how-to-starting-a-construction-business/
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Our nation’s infrastructure bears on many types of foundations. Generally speaking, they can be classified into two different types: shallow or deep foundations.
http://sjcivil.net/news/shallow-versus-deep-foundations-whats-the-difference/
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Many challenges in a project can be flushed out in the pre-bid phase with clear and concise questioning to the Owner. Consider these questions as a part of your bidding procedure.
http://sjcivil.net/news/pre-bid-questioning-to-the-owner-or-yourself/
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When making regular payments throughout the lifespan of a construction project, there are two main ways a general contractor or owner can achieve a significant level of financial protection: the joint check and/or the lien release.
http://sjcivil.net/cost-controls/general-contractor-owner-financial-protection-two-ways/
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Caring about your employees is human and it’s good for business. Combine the two to create solid and long-lasting relationships plus a healthy business. Send your employees to the doctor. Regularly.
http://sjcivil.net/news/please-cough-the-one-thing-to-do-this-week/
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Setting of bid prices on a unit price bid can have significant effects on the financial performance of a project. Set your unit prices in your proposals to have positive impact. Be strategic.
http://sjcivil.net/estimating/setting-the-bid-unit-price-2-main-reasons-for-unbalancing/
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Letters in the construction industry, during the course of a project, usually are reserved for contentious issues or to satisfy notification requirements. Here are six of the most important and common ingredients in these letters.
http://sjcivil.net/claims/top-6-ingredients-of-a-letter/
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Any noise beyond liquid simply flowing in a pipe is likely not a good thing. Two potentially dangerous noises in pipes/pumping systems are water hammer and cavitation.
http://sjcivil.net/engineering/pipe-goes-bang/
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Construction contracts are almost always measured in some sort of day: a working day or a calendar day. In analysis and project communication, kill the doubt for the reader and always define the type of day in every use of the word “day”.
http://sjcivil.net/news/insult-your-client-with-simplicity-day-labeling/
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10 Civil Construction abbreviations
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A common mistake in estimating is the cost of an overtime manhour. Overtime is generally not one and one-half times the straight time rate. It’s usually closer to 1.30.
http://sjcivil.net/news/closer-to-1-30-not-1-50/
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Pre-Stressed vs Post-Tensioned
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Construction often times does not go per plan. These unexpected variances in the plan can make or break a job. How you treat these “fires” can define your effectiveness as a manager.In construction there’s dozens, if not hundreds or thousands of things, that can go wrong...
http://sjcivil.net/management/fire-run-to-it-not-from-it/
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Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
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Contract interpretation can be difficult for a construction professional. Contracts are comprised of thousands of words and hundreds of paragraphs. Consider “contract mapping” to help quickly guide you through a contract.
http://sjcivil.net/contracts/contract-mapping-a-valuable-tool-in-your-toolbox/
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As a general contractor you can rely on your subcontractor’s bid on bid day as a binding agreement. But not in all states. Listen on to learn about protection granted by the Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel...
http://sjcivil.net/law/you-better-honor-your-bid-on-bid-day-mr-subcontractor/
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There are differences in an hour: a manhour, a crew hour, a 50-minute hour. And an hour’s not a day, so there is another calculation for a manday. Here is a quick explanation of these estimating terms...
http://sjcivil.net/news/an-hours-not-an-hour-and-its-certainly-not-a-day/
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Construction changes are generally handled in a similar way in most contracts. As a contractor you can develop good habits and controls to ensure you capture time and cost impacts.
http://sjcivil.net/news/anatomy-of-a-change/
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Just three random important things for contractors that didn’t make up an article all on their own: the legality of audio recording, running one man short, the golden rule of bid forms.
http://sjcivil.net/news/shhh-youre-being-recorded-and-two-other-tips/
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There are very few “court-accepted” ways a contractor can quantify his or her loss as a result of labor productivity, or lack thereof. MCAA’s (Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc.) document PD 2 Factors Affecting Labor Productivity is one of the most widely used methods in practice.
http://sjcivil.net/claims/quantifying-the-loss-in-labor-productivity-the-mcaa-factors/
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There are basic differences between cash and accrual accounting. Here’s a quick review...
http://sjcivil.net/news/cash-v-accrual-accounting-whatchu-talkin-about-willis/
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Let’s run through an example. Let’s do an example so you see some of the challenges. Let’s take one cost code in your budget – let’s look at roadway subgrade. Below we have the budget for this cost. You can see the cost code is “1001” and there are five cost components of this cost code: labor, equipment, consumable material, permanent material, and subcontractor cost. This can be viewed in the columns from “Cost Code” to “Budget($)”.
http://sjcivil.net/news/how-to-do-a-job-cost-projection-cutting-through-the-fog-part-2/
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Executive summary. An accurate job cost projection is vital to Company survival. And it’s not too complicated if you know the budget, the timing of your costs, and can do a little bit of estimating. It’s NOT about blindly relying on quantities completed!
http://sjcivil.net/news/how-to-do-a-job-cost-projection-cutting-through-the-fog-part-1/
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Field overhead carries different names with different contractors and owners. Discussed here is what field overhead is, and why it’s important for owners to understand.
http://sjcivil.net/news/mistaken-taboo-project-overhead/
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A construction claim is a dispute in the Work as it was contemplated in the original construction documents. However, a large percentage of what drives a claim is not the Contract. It’s the people. It’s personalities.
http://sjcivil.net/claims/the-number-1-driver-of-a-construction-claim/
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Active & passive soil pressure
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If you are interested in communicating information to your audience, and you want your audience to absorb and remember what you’re saying, communicate effectively. Communicate using vocabulary, tempo, brevity, and body language that your client understands and wants. It’s not about you. It’s about them. They need to get it. You already do.
http://sjcivil.net/lessons/dont-be-charlie-browns-teacher/
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Each day we hand contracts down to our subs or we are signing contracts down from Owners or General Contractors. Know some of the basics of what to look for here.
http://sjcivil.net/legal/construction-contract-review-basics/
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Termination for Convenience
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In this webinar we discussed small/medium business cybersecurity and best practices, especially during COVID-19. It is always a good time to check-in on the security of your network, computers, and websites. And now with your employees, and data, working remotely, cybersecurity is critical.
http://sjcivil.net/covidcybersecurity/
http://sjcivil.net/webinars/
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Many folks make changes based on temporary pains. More often than not, better the devil you know that the devil you don’t.
http://sjcivil.net/ceo-owner/better-the-devil-you-know/
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Construction estimating isn’t wholly about the numbers. It involves a “feel” in its execution. This is why many say estimating is an art and a science.
http://sjcivil.net/estimating/estimating-its-an-art-and-a-science/
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Most traditional bond rates have two variables in their cost: the contract value and the time threshold. Do not forget to include both in time extension negotiations.
http://sjcivil.net/cost-controls/bond-premium-and-the-project-time-extension/
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Construction Insurance & Bonding during COVID-19
http://sjcivil.net/webinars/
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Many video conferencing softwares are in existence. Which one suits you best? Which ones are easiest to use? Here’s one users’ opinions.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/video-conferencing-softwares-a-quick-review/
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Most Project Owners are convinced that Contractors thrive on change orders. The truth is that most would prefer to have none. Read below a sort of open letter to Owners.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/dear-owner-no-change-orders-thank-you/
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Entrapped air vs. air entrainment
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Extra work on a construction project must be delivered at fair and reasonable prices. Owners should know they have this right in their Contract, and Contractors should know the owners have this right too.
http://sjcivil.net/change-orders/i-didnt-ask-for-a-lamborghini/
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Most contractors use letters to communicate significant events in a project. Use letters to tell. Use RFIs to ask...
http://sjcivil.net/news/letters-to-the-owner-need-to-tell-not-ask/
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Whether in a bid situation or a change order negotiation, there is a way to boost your profit on paper by not “job costing” your equipment. Let’s talk depreciation.
http://sjcivil.net/equipment/boosting-job-profits-on-equipment-purchase-on-paper/
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Scott Jennings, P.E. facilitated a live 2-hour webinar and Q&A with attorney Scott Batterman, Esq. of Clay Chapman Iwamura Pulice & Nervell, Attorneys at Law from Honolulu, Hawaii to address one of the hottest topics now in the construction industry: Force Majeure due to COVID-19
This is the audio only. For full presentation and resources, please visit: http://sjcivil.net/fm2020resources/
http://sjcivil.net/webinars/
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Field experience is necessary to be a best of class construction and engineering professional. Can you or your employee relate to today’s article? Can you write your own article with similar anecdotes to these below? If you cannot, schedule some time in the field.
http://sjcivil.net/news/but-what-does-it-smell-like/
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The management structure of sizable projects usually involves four major parties: the owner, the construction manager, the designer, and the contractor. Here’s how project management is structured and what the parties’ responsibilities are in two common project delivery methods.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/project-parties-who-does-what/
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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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Ensure that before you sign a change order, all of the necessary components of your negotiation are included. Here’s what to look for in a change order before you sign it. And don’t forget – you don’t have to sign it.
http://sjcivil.net/contracts/signing-a-change-order-what-to-look-for/
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Constructive Acceleration
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As a construction professional in the field, when information conflicts between plans and specifications, you should immediately seek the order of precedence section of your contract for guidance.
http://sjcivil.net/contracts/what-information-governs-order-of-precedence/
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There’s almost nothing more important than notifying your client, in accordance with the Contract, of a time and/or cost impact. Learn how to do it here.
http://sjcivil.net/communication/notice-writing-the-letter/
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In a construction matter, the quality of evidence can be as important as the evidence itself. Using contemporaneous information can be invaluable in your legal matter against an opposing party.
http://sjcivil.net/news/legal-word-of-the-day-contemporaneous/
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Whether bidding a job together in one shared document, or running comparison estimates, the setup in a joint venture effort is critical to success. Consider establishing the following before starting your estimating effort. And, be consistent. Be consistent.
http://sjcivil.net/estimating/the-joint-venture-estimate-setup-is-key/
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Do you often need a professional engineer to facilitate the construction at your projects? Here’s how to pick your engineer and to guarantee the quickest turnaround of the product you need.
http://sjcivil.net/engineering/optimizing-the-contractors-professional-engineer/
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Collapsed as-built analysis
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Maintaining employment is a factor of your performance, but for construction and engineering firms it is largely dependent on a firm’s ability to bring in project after project. Who’s responsible for bringing in these projects? The answer lies below.
http://sjcivil.net/business-development/wanna-eat-help-me-kill/
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You’re probably reading this from America or Canada. Ever wonder what the infrastructure and construction means and methods are like in a smaller less developed country like Laos? [For those who haven’t tapped into Google yet to find out where Laos is, it’s a landlocked country adjacent to Vietnam (to the west) in Southeast Asia.]
http://sjcivil.net/news/laos-infrastructure-means-methods/
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A cubic yard is not a cubic yard when it comes to earthwork estimating and field operations. Know the difference to best estimate productions and to negotiate pricing in the field.
http://sjcivil.net/estimating/earthwork-whats-a-cubic-yard/
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Takeoff is a primary function in the estimation of construction costs. A good takeoff includes more than is plainly seen on the drawings. Here is discussed the definition and purpose of takeoff along with what makes a takeoff good.
http://sjcivil.net/news/takeoff-beyond-the-drawings/
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In a best case scenario, a construction claim will make the contractor financially whole again on the matter. In a worst case scenario, the contractor goes out of business. Most claims conclude somewhere in between with all parties unhappy.
http://sjcivil.net/news/avoid-claims-with-a-pre-bid-analysis/
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Advice for life in general, and professional life, is often gleaned by the sharing of lessons and anecdotes. Here are some lessons to apply to both home and work.
http://sjcivil.net/news/from-me-to-you-things-ive-learned-as-a-professional/
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The reader is introduced to the process of contractor estimating from initial project evaluation through the call for bond, the takeoff, the actual estimating of a civil project, an even the turn in of the bid...
http://sjcivil.net/news/introduction-to-contractor-estimating/
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A constructability review can significantly and positively impact a project. But what is it and what are the third-party reviewers looking for in their review? Here we look just at the drawings/plan review (not the specification and contract review).
http://sjcivil.net/pre-construction/designers-design-constructors-construct-drawings-constructability-review/
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Contractors are often brought into a project in the design phase to minimize cost. Here are some guidelines on infrastructure project cost cutting measures from a Contractor’s viewpoint – it’s advice to a design team.
http://sjcivil.net/news/designing-with-cost-in-mind/
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On a project with multiple subcontractors, and say you’re one of them, implement a winning strategy for claims success by joining other subcontractors.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/subs-should-join-forces/
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Once the project starts, it is the Contractor’s project management team’s responsibility to update the client on a regular, usually weekly, basis. This is done graphically using a lookahead schedule in bar chart format (also known as a Gantt Chart). Here we discuss the contents and reliability of the lookahead schedule.
http://sjcivil.net/news/the-lookahead-schedule-and-90-60-30/
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Cracks in construction provide information to a superintendent. We identify what you’re seeing and what it could mean in specific scenarios.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/cracks-in-construction/
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What are the “necessities” for software and apps for your construction business? Here’s a look at what’s out there – software and/or apps that are in use by successful firms to accomplish necessary functions in your business.
What do I need? If you’re doing more than a million dollars in sales a year in heavy/civil construction, I’d say you need the following tools in your construction software toolbox...
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/needed-software-for-a-contractor/
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How many RFIs (requests for information) are too many on a construction project? Is it time, is it possible, to tie the number of RFIs on a job to the cost impact suffered by a contractor?
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/is-one-rfi-one-too-many/
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Time for any business is critical, perhaps more so in construction than many other industries. The role of time and its effect on a contractor are discussed here.
http://sjcivil.net/ceo-owner/if-cash-is-king-times-the-queen/
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Discussed here, by a contractor, is arguably the #1 area of recommended improvement for infrastructure owners with fiduciary responsibility. The area in need of improvement: response time to construction issues.
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In the construction industry, there are three main tools used for scheduling. Pros and cons of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6 are all briefly discussed.
http://sjcivil.net/news/microsoft-excel-v-microsoft-project-v-primavera-p6/
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Education of your staff or of your client can be effectively done using SJ Construction Consulting LLC’s (SJCC) Crew Cost Clicker. Don’t talk about the cost per hour of a crew, show it. Live.
http://sjcivil.net/news/live-crew-cost-clicker/
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Landing the work has enough challenges in meeting the scope, schedule, and cost requirements of the client. You’re defeating yourself if you can’t be polite and practice simple business etiquette.
If your client has been kind enough to consider doing business with you, don’t give him or her a reason to escort you out the door over something as simple as your behavior. Practice good business etiquette.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/top-10-basic-business-etiquette/
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If you work for a public works construction contractor or you do construction management on public works jobs, Administration of Government Contracts by John Cibinic, Jr. and Ralph C. Nash, Jr. is the bible for governmental law. A very brief background from a construction professional, not a lawyer, is provided here on this key publication which should be on your bookshelf.
http://sjcivil.net/news/construction-law-bible/
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A quick background on terms you hear every day in federal construction contracting: Davis-Bacon, OSHA, Jones Act, and Buy American.
http://sjcivil.net/law/davis-bacon-osha-jones-act-and-buy-american/
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It’s important as a contractor, or even as an owner’s representative, to know a bit more than the basics of scheduling. Familiarity of some of the terms is helpful regardless of what side of the table you’re on: Contractor or Owner.
http://sjcivil.net/news/the-basics-of-advanced-scheduling-terminology/
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Construction equipment is always evolving in its attempt to increase safety and efficiency of construction. One newer technology is the use of “wings” on construction cranes. Learn more about the wings on the Manitowoc®Grove GMK6400 MegaWingLiftTM crane here. Our partial analysis showed a lifting capacity increase of up to 68%.
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Several means exist in the way of gathering data from your operating fleet. Here are the basic ways and then a quick explanation of current technology.
http://sjcivil.net/news/fleet-management-ways-to-gather-data/
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Projects often experience delays for which the Contractor is awarded additional time. The determination of the per day reimbursement to the Contractor for this time is fraught with protracted analysis and negotiation. Owners should consider the time related overhead bid item for instant resolution.
http://sjcivil.net/claims/instant-resolution-of-contractor-overhead-daily-cost/
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One of the top complaints of construction employers is the collection of completed timecards – in a timely manner that is. Here is a suggestion for improvement you probably haven’t heard.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/timecard-collection-like-youve-never-heard/
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Converting from one unit of measure to another is critical for any position of management in a construction company. Using the internet is one way of doing it but knowing the simple process of fraction multiplication and the value of the number “1” gets it done too. Unit conversion is nothing more than taking a unit and multiplying it by “1” as many times as it takes to get a result in units you desire.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/unit-conversion/
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BI stands for business intelligence. It is the process by which information from all of your company’s different computer systems (estimating, job costing, accounting, operations, et cetera) is displayed on one screen. You may not needit, but you better understand it – it’s coming.
http://sjcivil.net/technology/whats-bi-do-i-need-it/
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There are several trucking freight terms that a buyer should know. They’re important to know when contracting the transportation of your goods as well as when it’s time to pay the bill.
http://sjcivil.net/financial/freight-terms-over-land/
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One of the most basic properties of a beam is its section modulus. How does the section modulus, S, come into play in structural design? And, why should I care?
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/what-is-section-modulus-s/
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A GL account is separate from a cost code financial and job cost reporting. Here we introduce the basics of GL accounts.
Read more: http://sjcivil.net/news/whats-a-gl-account/
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Many construction companies run their operations with too little specificity; costs ought to be reviewed on an activity-by-activity basis. Learn what, why and how to set up a good cost code structure.
http://sjcivil.net/news/cost-codes-what-why-how/
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A recent article by the American Bar Association caught my eye. It was entitled “When is it okay for a lawyer to lie?” I could probably end the article right here. I’ll keep going. [QR] Contemplating a law career. Yup, I get it, you know someone who watched television like the rest of us and you became a lawyer because of Perry Mason, Law & Order,or Boston Legal. Don’t get me wrong, I loved A Few Good Men.
http://sjcivil.net/podcast/why-be-an-engineer-its-the-mornings/
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Contractors usually are mandated to attend a pre-construction meeting with the Owner. There’s no reason not to also have an internal pre-construction meeting.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/the-internal-pre-con-top-10/
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The importance of the daily report cannot be overstated. Knowing why to write them and what to put in the report is critical for defense of yourself, and offense against another party.
http://sjcivil.net/news/the-construction-daily-report-why-what/
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One of contractors’ most reliable defenses, the Spearin Doctrine, has been upheld in a Missouri Court. Certainly, for Missourians, this is a good thing, and to the extent, others may be able to reference this case or use a similar approach in claims, is a win for the construction industry.
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Training is an investment in your company. In your people. And anyone who has had a business knows that the fanciest equipment and tools are still only as good at the workers who use them. Invest in making better workers.
http://sjcivil.net/training/training-now-i-see-the-value/
http://sjcivil.net/remote-training/
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Once the decision is made to engage a consultant, choosing the firm to assist you can be one of the biggest challenges. Consider asking key questions to flush out the quality and value of the service.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/choosing-a-construction-consultant/
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Construction claims are an unfortunate part of the construction process in today’s world. When you have a claim, know the order of hierarchy in your presentation of the data for maximum remuneration from the client.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/construction-claims-hierarchy/
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Is there a process in your company that you’d like to have developed into a simple app, or made accessible via the web? Sometimes, with the right framework in place, developing these processes for you can be done quickly and for reasonable cost.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/customized-programming-easy-access-and-low-cost/
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A claim is made because a contractor has lost money and/or time on a project. The method is chosen by the contractor to substantiate these costs can vary. Some popular methods of calculating cost are presented.
http://sjcivil.net/news/some-basic-analysis-techniques-in-claim-preparation/
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A constructability review of a plan set can greatly benefit the project. On the surface, it looks like it benefits primarily the Owner, but the benefits to the design team and contractor can also be significant. All project parties should encourage this service on their projects.
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A credit union is a viable option for many small businesses. Consider the advantages of a credit union over a traditional bank.
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Construction equipment is a necessary tool to perform many types of construction work. How to acquire the equipment has a significant effect on the financial aspect of a company. There are many options which should be considered when temporarily or permanently acquiring a piece of gear.
http://sjcivil.net/news/equipment-buy-rent-rto-rpo-lease-which-one/
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Construction companies have inventories that should be managed to improve efficiency and, in turn, improve the bottom line. Consider a mobile solution or at least one that gets away from the clipboard.
http://sjcivil.net/assets/inventory-tracking-a-money-saver/
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Landing the work has enough challenges in meeting the scope, schedule, and cost requirements of the client. You’re defeating yourself if you can’t be polite and practice simple business etiquette.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/top-10-basic-business-etiquette/
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The purpose of a change order is to add work to an existing contract. Ideally this work is added with mutually agreeable terms in scope, time, and cost. These terms often cannot be agreed upon and contractors feel coerced into signing the document.
Consider not signing the change order.
http://sjcivil.net/white-paper/the-unilateral-change-order/
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There’s an adage, fast/cheap/good, pick any two. This relates to the Project Management Triple Constraint. It also has other names like Iron Triangle and Project Triangle.
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/project-management-triple-constraint/
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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The very first episode of SJCC's Site Survey!
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Latest episode of SJCC's Site Survey
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Latest episode of SJCC's Site Survey
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Do two things today to improve your company: (1) check to make sure you are current on your 940 and 941 taxes and (2) make sure you’re reviewing your fuel bill.
http://sjcivil.net/accounting/two-for-today-taxes-and-fuel/
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Cost and price are two different measures of money in a construction bid. Knowing the difference is fundamental and can improve profit.
http://sjcivil.net/estimating/cost-versus-price/
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Possibly the leading cause of contractor claim denials – lack of proper notice – just got a little bit easier for contractors thanks to the U.S. Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals’ conclusion that a request for information (RFI) can satisfy a notice requirement under F.A.R. (Federal Acquisition Regulation).
http://sjcivil.net/sjcc/an-rfi-can-satisfy-notice-requirement-said-the-feds/
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