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Beliefs and Harmful Bias
There are hidden reasons why we make business decisions, “unexamined beliefs” can lead to self-destructive decisions in the management of a construction enterprise.
The Contract: A Risk Management Tool
Mitigation steps to reduce contractual risks associated with deviations from the plans or specifications
Imagine
Imagining your constuction company through the eyes the top-managed companies.
Weekly Construction Message: Manage Excellence
Where does your company stand in the Drucker Institute 5 criteria that define excellence? 1) Customer Satisfaction 2) Employee Engagement/Development 3) Innovation 4) Social Responsibility 5) Financial Strength
Weekly Construction Message: High Quality vs Low-Bid
Schleifer’s Weekly Construction Message High Quality VS Low-Bid In the last three weeks, we have assaulted the low-bid legacy that has haunted contracting for 100 years. Government agencies began low-bid contracting as a way of keeping politicians honest. It...
Weekly Construction Message: Contract Execution
Schleifer’s Weekly Construction Message Contract Execution Step 1 Equitable Assessment of Risk Last week's whimsical “letter to the contract” was designed to illuminate the central position that the contract occupies in construction. The "contract" replies to the...
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