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 8, 20183 minIf you are a builder - Project management IS your businessIf you are a Builder, Remodeler or General Contractor you are in the project management business, you just happen to manage construction....
Duane C. BarneyMay 29, 20184 min Profit is not the icing it is the meal.Let’s start with an understanding of what profit is and why it is necessary, as we all know profit is the money left over after all of...
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. BarneyApr 30, 20182 minYour lead carpenter just quit – OUCH!!Years of teaching, training and now your fear, he has decided he can build just as well or better than you and is going out on his own....
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 13, 20182 minCollaborative Construction how it can work for youCollaborative Construction is a management style developed to describe a win-win-win for the client, architect and contractor. The...
Duane C. BarneyApr 6, 20182 minCommunity InvolvementOur lives are extremely busy and the last thing we need is one more activity on our schedules. The reality is that citizenship comes with...
Duane C. BarneyApr 6, 20182 minChange orders - manage them well or elseChange Orders, if only we could have a project without any changes, clients think we love them and we find them a necessary evil. Changes...
Duane C. BarneyApr 5, 20182 minAre you having fun?Having fun at work is not about goofing off but enjoying what you do and, wow should we all be having fun. Construction is a tough...
Duane C. BarneyApr 5, 20182 minWhy did they Hire You?There are thousands of contractors out there and you were selected. Why you? What do they expect? Well, there is quality, reputation,...
Duane C. BarneyMar 13, 20182 minContracts, Boring but necessaryWhich type of contract, we will explore the three most common types and the pros and cons of each 1, The most common and expected form of...
Duane C. BarneyMar 13, 20183 minClient ChangesChange Orders, money makers or serious interruptions to the work, they can be both but only if managed correctly. Changes to the work...