Duane C. BarneyAug 29, 20183 minIt Really all comes down to LOGISTICSLogistics defines everything you do, more specifically your success or failure, timing the finish of the burgers with the cooking of the...
Duane C. BarneyAug 8, 20182 minIt comes down to priceClients want the best price, we all do, so when it comes to sending a project out to bid contractors are pushed into an interesting...
Duane C. BarneyAug 6, 20183 minCost-Driven Pricing Customers do not see it as their job to ensure that manufacturers make a profit. Most American and European companies set their prices by...
Duane C. BarneyJun 28, 20183 minConstruction Project ScheduleThe project schedule is an important and too often overlooked tool. A lot of time is put into preparing the schedule, sometimes for show,...
Duane C. BarneyJun 5, 20183 minIs your association planning a major construction project?Do you head up the building committee on the club board or Is your HOA planning a substantial project for the community, are you...
Duane C. BarneyJun 1, 20183 minBuilding your dream home? For success, think of it as launching a small businessA custom home, one built just for you in the perfect location, with every amenity just the way you want it. It is very exciting and...
Duane C. BarneyMay 18, 20183 min It takes a lot of building to create a buildingLabor cost, we are all aware it is a big expense, but do you take the time to really understand where productivity is costing you money...
Duane C. BarneyMay 14, 20183 minBuilding is a verb before it becomes a noun.Let’s look at the cost of construction for a typical residential project, where is the money? The process begins with design, Architects,...
Duane C. BarneyMay 11, 20182 minConstruction Consultant what does it mean for you and your project?The construction consultant or Owners representative is a vital often overlooked member of the construction project. The role is...
Duane C. BarneyMay 7, 20185 minResidential construction “Business” or is it?For the minority in the residential construction business, they are a business first and a just happen to make money as a residential...
Duane C. BarneyMay 4, 20182 minProject management is information managementIndustry background is necessary as each industry has its own intricacies and language but at the core of project management is...
Duane C. BarneyMay 2, 20183 minContractor Experience – It really mattersI have been on every side of this business but as with most businesses when I jumped in I thought I knew it all, 30 years later it has...
Duane C. BarneyApr 30, 20182 minAn Effective product is a combination of design & manufacturingI am a big fan of Shark Tank and everything it brings to the table. If you watch, one of the initial questions is “what is the cost to...
Duane C. BarneyApr 26, 20183 minCollaborative construction is not Design/Build while the traditional design-then-build does not win Collaborative construction is analogous to a football team with five distinct entities dedicated to winning the Super Bowl. Design built...
Duane C. BarneyApr 25, 20183 minArchitect to Competitive bid – Is this the right approach?Of course it is, that is the way it is done, you prepare a set of construction documents, find three local qualified contractors and ask...
Duane C. BarneyApr 23, 20182 minI just want to know what this will cost me to build.It is a question every homeowner wants , so they call a contractor and guess what, unless you have a full set of drawings and...
Duane C. BarneyApr 23, 20182 min Collaborative Construction, the smart approach to residential constructionResidential and commercial construction have two completely different business models, yet we try to package the commercial approach into...
Duane C. BarneyApr 20, 20183 minAre you buying what your contractor is selling?Construction is a service business from start to finish but the potential client, in their mind, is buying a commodity. They want a new...
Duane C. BarneyApr 18, 20183 minIs your construction project at riskConstruction projects can go wrong, very wrong, way over budget, behind schedule or even failure to reach completion. Blame is placed on...
Duane C. BarneyApr 16, 20182 minIs your construction project on time and Budget?The short answer is yes, you set the budget and time is a function of money. You had a budget in mind agreed on a price with your...