Beware going to work for the architect, unpaid no less.

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Playing games with retention

US versus Them

In some contracts our company has had come across a phrase of “if there is a discrepancy bid the higher option of the two”. Congratulations you are now a proofreader for the architect. Better yet the GC gets to invariably charge back moneys to the subcontractors. Sometimes they will even charge both sides of the equation….why? Because they can.

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Optimizing Profits and Building Costs: The Digital Edge

It is high time we reconsider the old-fashioned practice of exclusively using paper-based plans for our construction projects. The traditional chain of decision-making – from the owner to the architect and the General Contractor (GC) – tends to lean towards this approach. This habit, however, often results in overlooked details, leading to lower bids, increased […]

Just when you thought you’ve seen everything.

This post will be expounded on but the schedule is based on a six-day workweek? The prime contract governs but is available to review in the GCs office in Florida? What?

Stop The Cycle Of Abuse

Stop bidding with GCs who blatantly steal from you. By doing so even at a so-called premium you’re telling these general contractors that their behavior is ok and comes at little risk to them. This perpetuates a cycle that is not only self-destructive but destructive to other sub-contractors as well as to GCs who maintain […]

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