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, 20182 minWomen in Residential Construction – the overlooked assetIt is a mans world out there, we have all watched construction, concrete, steel beams, drywall; hot sweaty hard work. To be frank not a c...
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 specificati...
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 k...
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 contrac...
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 proces...
Duane C. BarneyApr 11, 20182 minIt is only a dream until you schedule itA project schedule is the most important tool you can have to reach the timely completion of your project; the plans and specifications a...
Duane C. BarneyApr 9, 20183 minClients always succeed in producing a result –Why you need a construction professional to represent your interests Construction projects can go wrong, very wrong, way over budget, be...
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, 20184 minArchitect’s – Why your next project is better served with an owner’s representativeAn Owner’s Representative is the operations officer of the project, there to impart their experience in construction to manage the team f...
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 busine...
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, sec...
Duane C. BarneyApr 4, 20182 minWhat will this costI just want to know what this will cost me to build. It is a question every homeowner wants answered, so they call a contractor and guess...
Duane C. BarneyMar 28, 20182 minDay in the LifeI am a general contractor, so what was my day like yesterday? It was long, about 11 hours, typical day of juggling assignments and tasks:...
Duane C. BarneyMar 26, 20183 minScope, scope, scopeWhen designing and building it all comes down to scope of work SOW, you have an idea; a new home, a remodel, your dream kitchen, but at t...
Duane C. BarneyMar 16, 20184 minSelecting a contractor Part 3Before you hire anyone, you go through an interview process the same is true for hiring a general contractor. 1. Select viable candidates...
