“I’ve Got a Doctorate in Hard Knocks.” How This Colorado Contractor Has Weathered the Ups and Down of the Oil Field
The ups and downs of the oil field – always a factor in the Grand Junction, Colorado area of the … Read more
Sharing Fault: Architects and Contractors on the Line
In a number of jurisdictions, it has been the case that an architect can be held liable to a contractor … Read more
Denver viaduct demolition makes way for underground freeway lanes (Video)
The “Mile High Shift” has been completed in Denver, sending up to 200,000 drivers 30 feet underground on the Interstate … Read more
Substantial Completion Is Not Final Completion
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) defines substantial completion as “the stage in the progress of the work when the … Read more
Why every residential project needs a real-time GPS, not a paper-based map
During one of our recent LetsBuild webinars, a Senior Project Manager on a residential project made a great analogy. The … Read more
AGC: 60% of Contractors Report Work Zone Crashes During Pandemic
Despite fewer drivers on the road during the pandemic, 60% of contractors reported motor vehicles had crashed into their work … Read more
Is that Non-Compete Enforceable
These days, a lot of companies want their employees, especially those in key positions, to sign non-compete agreements. They want … Read more
Sakai Celebrates 20 Years in Adairsville
Sakai America is celebrating 20 years of assembling asphalt and soil rollers in Adairsville, Georgia. “Sakai America has experienced exceptional … Read more
Are These Protections in Your Construction Contracts?
The Coronavirus changed our world in so many ways. Everyone in every industry has been impacted, including construction. And the one … Read more
Indemnification More Available Than You Might Think
Indemnity is a term familiar to those in construction. Basically, indemnity shifts fault for damages or losses from one party … Read more
The Cure for Change Order Headaches
A change order is a simple document that can modify three basic aspects of a construction project: scope, cost, and … Read more
Releases Can Be Your Friend
If you understand how releases work, you can use them to your advantage during the course of a construction project. … Read more