One of the best ways for general contractors to avoid the difficulties associated with back charges is to skip the need to issue them. By hiring reputable subcontractors with realistic pricing, GCs can often save money over the length of a project.
The term “construction collaboration” means all involved on a jobsite are working together toward the same end goal: a well constructed building delivered on-time and on budget. While understanding the term is simple, the actual implementation of construction collaboration can often be challenging.
Design-build and design-assist sound so similar, it’s easy to assume their meaning is interchangeable. But these two terms do not mean the same thing, and confusing their meaning can cost a building owner – big time.
