by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests
DOES WHAT HAPPENS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD… MATTER TO US? Subject: Construction in China Within the next 10 years the World Economic Forum says that China will account for nearly half of new construction worldwide making it the world’s biggest building...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Project Selection, Project Selection
How to Handicap Project Profitability Like a Vegas Bookmaker Imagine if bookmakers in Las Vegas accepted bets based on their loyalty to their favorite teams or just a hunch. They would be out of business after the first round of betting. They understand their chances...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Business, Strategic & Project Planning, Business, Strategic and Project Planning
Manual of Construction Practices Click here to download the full Manual of Construction Practices by Dr. Thomas Schleifer Full Manual of Construction Practices… Read the rest “Manual of Construction...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Managing Subcontractors
Subject: the role of general contractors on a job The Truth About General Contractors Successful general contractors excel at managing the subcontracting process. Some don’t self-preform much work — don’t pour concrete, install ductwork, fit pipes, or apply...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Growth, Growth
To See Ourselves As We Really Are Subject: The 5 Stages of Growth The company I founded worked for sureties across the country completing failed construction projects the sureties had bonded. During this period, I assisted in the resolution or salvage of hundreds of...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Labor & Labor Issues
“Help Wanted, Work Boots and Skills Provided” Shortage of Skilled Labor The shortage of skilled labor is one of the major risk factors in the current resurgent construction market. The temptation to eagerly participate in a market upswing (that had contracted by...
