“Open Shop” and “Union” are two construction industry employment structures. And choosing between them is an important decision for business owners, contractors, construction workers, and…
You may have wondered who are all the engineers and consultants working on a project, and why are they needed. Construction design teams are groups…
In this final part, I cover logistics and coordination between the GC/CM and your vendors along with my recommendation. Pros of General Contractor…
There are several types of contracts that a General Contractor or Construction Manager (GC/CM) use: Lump Sum Contract: Under this contract, the GC/CM agrees to…
A GC contract is a fixed-price contract and is considered a transfer of risk to the contractor. The GC assumes the risk of cost overruns…
When selecting firms to participate in a CM/GC RFP (Request for Proposal), it is important to carefully review each firm’s qualifications to ensure that you…
Pre-construction services (Precon) are a key aspect of the CM process and are crucial to a successful project outcome. These services can include critical path…
When choosing between a General Contractor (GC) or a Construction Manager (CM), several factors should be considered such as schedule, budget, the complexity of the…
Prepare for the Punch List before, during, and after construction.
A series of articles addressing various products and technologies available to complement the changing office landscape due to COVID-19 safety.
