Construction

Commercial – Construction delays due to weather

Construction delays due to weather About construction delays due to weather Construction delays are an all-too frequent occurrence on construction sites all over the world. Some of these delays are caused by contractor, client and subcontractor errors i.e delays within the project party’s control, while other delays are caused by weather and other adverse conditions…

Finance – Example of lien waiver

Example of lien waiver: A simple lien waiver form to use or copy What is a lien waiver form? If you are familiar with lien waivers and are just looking for the usable lien waiver example, then scroll down and read on. If you are still not quite sure what a lien waiver is -…

Construction – Excel templates for construction

Excel templates for construction: Why you need to stop using excel templates JUMP TO SECTION Excel templates for construction… What’s wrong with excel templates for construction? Excel templates for construction estimating Excel templates for construction project management So what templates should construction companies use? What does transitioning away from excel templates look like? Excel templates…

Construction – Construction acronyms

Construction acronyms: The most important construction acronyms to know JUMP TO SECTION Construction acronyms Floor plan acronyms Architectural drawing acronyms Blueprint acronyms Civil engineering acronyms Construction project management acronyms Wrapping your head around the growing the list of acronyms Construction acronyms… Acronyms are pretty popular right now in all industries, and the construction industry is…

Finance – Construction quote example

Construction quote example: Make your construction quotes more professional What’s is a construction quote? The phrase construction quote can take on different meanings for different construction companies, and different people interacting with those construction companies. You may also see and hear construction estimate, bid and proposal used interchangeably with the term construction quote – although…

Construction – Construction project handover procedure

Construction project handover procedure What does a construction project handover procedure involve? All phases of a construction project are vital to the success of the project, including the project handover phase. Sometimes, the project handover can be seen as the finish line, which allows some complacency and relaxation to creep in. But the project handover…

Commercial – Construction project handover document sample

Construction project handover document sample Getting your construction project handover right Most phases of a construction project can provide headaches for all parties when not managed properly, or when defects, delays and other issues arise. One of the period in a project which can lead to real headaches and nasty disputes is the project handover.…

Commercial – Sample complaint letter against contractor

Sample complaint letter against contractor When do you need a complaint letter against a contractor? Every party on a construction project hopes and intends for it to go smoothly. Contractors and subcontractors want to deliver good quality work, and clients and owners want to receive a finished and fit-for-purpose asset. Unfortunately, as with most things…

Construction – Construction terms

Construction terms: The construction terms you need to know JUMP TO SECTION Construction terms 101 The construction terms dictionary Construction management terms Construction technology terms Building construction terms Construction equipment terms Construction estimating terms Construction engineering terms Construction terms Australia Construction legal terms Construction terms 101 The construction industry is a complicated industry, with architects,…

Construction – Construction documents checklist

Construction documents checklist JUMP TO SECTION What is a construction documents checklist? Do you need a construction documents checklist? The two critical components of any construction document checklist The IMS document checklist The project document checklist Documents are the lifeblood of your projects What is a construction documents checklist? A construction documents checklist is used…