Executive Summary. Learn here the what-not-to-dos of rebar installation. Some photos of fails here will certainly affect your pour schedule – and they’re so easy to avoid with conscientious workers and timely inspection....
Trench Talk: Paul Hartmann, Rebar Foreman
Executive Summary. Listen to my chat, on the live jobsite, with Paul Hartmann who is a big job rebar foreman. We talk about his career, advice to others coming up in the trades, and the industry as a whole. Life of a steel guy on the big job. Paul is a towering human...
Reading Rebar Drawings 101
Executive Summary. Rebar drawings take on their own lingo. Here are some basics to get you through understanding what you see on paper and then what you will then see in the field. What is rebar? Rebar is short for reinforcing bar. It is the component of reinforced...
Increase Profit by Rule of 27
Executive Summary. Most decisions can be further analyzed by collaborative or self-inquiry. When looking for ways to decrease costs, ask yourself 27 questions. And by the way, you have to make up the questions....
Increase Profit by Knowing Design Intent
Executive Summary. The designer knows design. You know cost. If you can satisfy the designer at a fraction of the cost, this equates to an increased bottom line for you. Know the designer’s worry. Designers worry about their designs standing the test of time. They...
Measured Mile: It’s Not Just for Contractors
Executive Summary. The measured mile is a common term used in claims by Contractors. It is the term used to describe the production rate that forms a basis of financial reimbursement. Owners would be well-suited to collect production rates during the work too. What is...