The terms, Design-Assist and Design-Build, are frequently used by the construction industry in recent years. While they sound similar, they could not mean more different things. Design Assist Under Design-Assist, the construction team, often including key subcontractors, is engaged by the owner to collaborate with the design professional during the design phase to improve constructability […]
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Ten Things to Remember During a Time of Growth
The construction industry is blessed with solid growth but challenged by a labor shortage. Those who remember these simple principles will do well. 1. Now is the time to demand Fair Contract language and secure it. If not now, when? It is much easier in good times to insist upon equitable contract terms. 2. Condition […]
Much Hope for Construction Laborers, But Profit Margins Lag Behind
Things look hopeful for construction laborers working or seeking work in the United States, while employers struggle with profit margins that are lagging behind. The Engineering News-Report recently published an insightful review of today’s construction labor market. Among the many positive statistics for construction laborers were one of the lowest jobless rates in years, and […]