Executive Summary Contractors deserve to be profitable. It’s necessary for business survival. A perceived exorbitant markup should not be fretted over. Mark it up! The “disclaimer”. Profit is markup is fee here. Be advised this article assumes that profit and markup and fee are one in the same. There is […]
Top 7 Reads of 2020
While we’re getting 2021 off to a good start, take a look back at our most popular articles in 2020. Here’s our top 7 reads of 2020: Related Articles https://conta.cc/2XgpWeR
Better the Devil You Know
Executive summary. Many folks make changes based on temporary pains. More often than not, better the devil you know that the devil you don’t. The problem. It happens with a girlfriend, a new service provider, or a material supplier. You’ve been in this relationship for some time and the performance has been less than desired, […]
Dear Owner, No Change Orders Thank You
Executive summary. 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. Speed. I feel the need, the need for speed [QR]. Mr. Owner, when I signed this contract, I […]
I Didn’t Ask for a Lamborghini
Executive summary. 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. Here comes the extra work. A new scope of work has been added to […]