Construction Netcast
Summary: Learn from experts with decades of experience and who have taught thousands of construction professionals across the country. Each month, we will discuss the issues that affect your projects. Topics include project scheduling, claims avoidance, specification writing, alternative procurement methods, contracting best practices, and many others. You can enjoy these programs on your computer, pda, ipod, or other portable devices. You can also subscribe for free and recieve these programs on a monthly basis. The result: training you need when its convienient for you. Both audio and video versions are available.
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Podcasts:
Scott Lowe, P.E., discusses how to document issues on the construction project using letter correspondence
Frequently, the advice given regarding proper documentation is to document everything � better safe than sorry. While such advice might be appropriate for some, for most it really does not answer the question and is probably not practical, anyway. Essentially, the documentation prepared on the project needs to support your view or perspective of project events. For example, if it is your belief, based on your experience and observations that the subcontractor is mismanaging the job and its workforce, it is not enough to state this belief. There must be credible documentation in the file that supports this view. There should be daily log or diary entries that record your observations regarding the subs performance � the number of workers you see standing around, reading the paper, playing cards, sleeping, etc. Pictures are just another way of documenting your view. For this example, you should take pictures of the subcontractors staff asleep, or playing cards, or reading the newspaper. You should also date your pictures and attach a written description of the dated photograph.In this episode, Scott Lowe, P.E. discusses how to use photographs to properly document your project. Audio and Video versions available on itunes or at traunerconsulting.com
Scott Lowe, P.E. discusses how to use fragnets to analyze anticipated changes and delays to your project. Audio and Video versions available on itunes or at traunerconsulting.com
Many project managers have the mistaken belief that float is time that can be wasted. In reality, float is time that should be used to better manage your project and increase profits. In order to use float to your advantage, you must understand what it is, how it affects the schedule and the respective activities, and what elements can benefit from the proper use of float. In this episode, Scott Lowe, P.E. discusses all things float. Audio and Video versions available on itunes or at traunerconsulting.com
Scott Lowe, P.E., discusses the basic principles of construction contracts. Audio and Video versions available on itunes or at traunerconsulting.com
Construction claims can ruin a project or even a business. Mark Nagata discusses the elements that make up a construction claim and what to expect when you end up writing or receiving one. Audio and Video versions available on itunes or at traunerconsulting.com
A good critical path method schedule is recommended for almost any construction project. Scott Lowe, P.E. discusses the basic terms and some of the concepts you will encounter when dealing with project schedules. Audio and Video versions available on itunes or at traunerconsulting.com
As engineers, we are often asked to write specifications for our construction projects. Howie Klei, P.E., discusses how to develop better specifications using active voice and imperative mood. Audio and Video versions available on itunes or at traunerconsulting.com
