Despite its ubiquity, necessity, and crucial importance to overall quality and success of any construction project involving fabricated materials, the shop drawing remains the single greatest weak point in any complex construction project. Typically prepared by contractors or subcontractors without the supervision of the architects or engineers, the shop drawing is a unique document provided to the fabricator instructing them on how the materials should be fabricated and how they will be used and installed. Ideally, the contractor knows what they are doing and the shop drawing is accurate and effective and the project proceeds without a hitch. Shop Drawing... Read More
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When to Hire an Alabama Construction Arbitrator
Construction projects are complex, fluid, and expensive. While the rewards in terms of profits, satisfaction of seeing a vision come to life, and making a mark in the community and your legacy can be great, the problems that can derail even the best-planned project are numerous. Disputes between all players in a construction project are not uncommon, and the speed with which they can proceed from minor disagreements to work-stopping emergencies can catch people off-guard. Arbitration When such disputes come up, the experienced project manager or investor knows better than to ignore them and shrug them off. Instead, they seek... Read More
Crisis Management with Interim Short Term Management
Projects of all kinds, whether internal or involving various partners and investors, can be subject to sprawl. To accommodate unexpected problems or complexities, more and more people and teams and vendors and subcontractors are brought in to provide man-hours. Very quickly, a huge army of disparate people and corporate cultures are rubbing up against each other, and without a strong executive management structure things can quickly devolve into chaos. Interim Short Term Management The solution can often be a short-term team of interim managers. High-level managers with direct experience in your field or industry are brought in specifically to bring... Read More
Why You need a Business Coach in Birmingham AL
The world of business is always challenging, competitive, and unforgiving. Many small- and medium-sized businesses have discovered to their shock and dismay that even minor mistakes and missteps can lead to mortal wounds in their business, from the loss of revenue and clients to damage to their reputation. There are two reasons for most business mistakes in the modern day: One, a lack of specific experience, and two, a lack of objectivity or access to a ‘devil’s advocate’ for your decision making. Luckily there is a one-stop solution for both of these limitations: A business coach in Birmingham AL. What... Read More
The First Step in Construction Turnaround Services
Construction is a complex industry with a lot of moving parts. From the initial proposal to the investors, designers, architects, and contractors, so much happens before ground is even broken it is sometimes amazing that any construction projects get completed – or even started – at all. With all this complexity, it is not surprising that many large-scale construction projects begin to spiral out of control. As more and more vendors are added, more and more labor brought in, and more and more scope changes occur, things can overwhelm even the most experienced and skilled organization. Often, the solution is... Read More