Tag: GCs
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Why Prefabrication Matters to GCs
Even though it’s one of the most referenced success metrics for new construction, it’s a rare thing for a project to be completed on time. Research has consistently shown that only a small fraction of projects, often less than 10 percent, are completed on time and within budget. Construction schedules are impacted by a range…
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How GCs can cope with problem subs
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here Nearly every prime contractor has a story…
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How launching a drone program elevated 1 GC’s safety, productivity
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Poettker Construction, located in Breese, Illinois, uses its drones as a “jack of all trades” tool, according to the company’s in-house operator. Inspection, marketing, photography and safety all fit neatly into Poettker’s drone program, which the builder…
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What GCs should know about flow-down clauses
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here. Flow-down clauses are a ubiquitous part of…