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Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control 0

Is rework taking all of the reward out of the project? By Gregg Schoppman, FMI Corp. Checklists, testing, and manuals. If someone mentions anything about quality, those are the top mentions, and they are usually followed by a deep yawn. Quality control is certainly an essential part of any organization’s infrastructure. However, it does beg

The job is done. Let’s get the invoice out.0

By Anton Mar, BillGrid Picture a Friday afternoon. The crew has finished the job, the tools are packed and the next week’s work is lined up. Back at the office, someone opens the invoice. The job number is in one email. A receipt is on somebody’s phone. There was an extra visit on Tuesday, but

Top 10 Contract Red Flags Every Subcontractor Should Flag Before Signing 0

By Christian Fernandez, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. Winning the job is only half the battle. For many subcontractors, the real risk—and the real potential for lost profit—starts with the contract. Today’s subcontracts are often written to push as much risk as possible downstream. If you’re not reading carefully or pushing back where it matters, you

Contract Risk – Four Things You Can Do to Mitigate It 0
- Contracts, Documentation, Risk Management
- May 5, 2026
by Doug Reitz – Director, Maxim Consulting Group Over the years, I have seen skilled subcontractors do outstanding work and then not get paid for it. It could be disputes that drag on for months, unforeseen delays, missed contractual deadlines or even a misunderstanding that escalated. For some owners and GCs, holding payment is the
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Preparing for Victory in Construction Disputes 0
- Construction in the Courts, Documentation, Legally Speaking, Risk Management
- December 23, 2025
By Todd Nectow, Thomas, Feldman & Wilshusen, L.L.P. Marcus Aurelius (the wise old emperor in Gladiator) said, The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious. Miguel de Cervantes (the guy who wrote Don Quixote) said, To be prepared is half the victory. Aurelius and Cervantes were discussing victory on the battlefield,
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Getting Paid What You’ve Earned: A Subcontractor’s Guide to Fair and Timely Payment 0
- Documentation, FINANCE, Legally Speaking
- November 25, 2025
By Christian Fernandez, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. Every subcontractor knows this truth: getting paid on time can make or break a business. Cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction company, and delayed payments can quickly ripple through operations — slowing payroll, straining relationships with suppliers, and putting future projects at risk. In an industry
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