The Hidden Costs of Delayed Change Orders: How to Protect Your Margins
Change orders are an unavoidable reality in industrial and heavy civil construction. Scope adjustments, unforeseen conditions, and owner-driven modifications all […]
Punch Lists vs. NCRs: Two Sides of the Same Quality Signal
Introduction In construction, most people think of punch lists as routine close-out hassles and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as “bad things”
What Is a Bonded Stop Notice in Construction?
Most project managers understand liens and payment bonds. But few have heard of the bonded stop notice—a quiet but powerful
Stop Notices: The Last Stand for Payment Assurance
As lien rights narrow and contracts grow more complex, many subcontractors discover too late that their traditional safety net has
The Vanishing Mechanic Lien:
How Payment Protections Are Quietly Eroding For more than two centuries, the mechanic lien has anchored construction’s payment system, guaranteeing
Rework: The Silent Margin Killer
Rework isn’t just a technical failure — it’s a financial leak that drains profit from every contract. When margins sit
Retainage vs. Set-Off: The Real Margin Killers in Heavy-Civil and Industrial Work
“You’re doing the work, but someone else is holding your profit.” Construction contracts often hide dangers behind familiar language. Two
Attention, Boredom, and Safety: What Leaders Need to Know
Construction safety incidents aren’t always caused by carelessness — new research shows boredom and attention lapses can be silent contributors.
The Practical Buyer’s Guide
September 1, 2025 — A practical buyer’s guide to construction management software. Learn how to compare options, avoid pitfalls, and
MTBI: A Unified Reliability Metric for Predicting Safety, Environmental, and Quality Failures in Construction Projects
Executive Summary The construction industry suffers from persistent unpredictability in safety, environmental compliance, and quality assurance. While equipment failures are