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How Much Does Rework Really Cost Your Job and What Can You Do to Stop It?

September 25, 2020 Shane Hedmond
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photo by bisgovuk

If we’re being honest with ourselves, rework happens on 99.99999999% of construction jobs, whether it’s due to poor craftsmanship, field changes, or errors of omission.  It’s fairly easy to determine what rework costs a contractor with regards to labor and material, but determining the true total cost is a whole different beast

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In Project Management Tags rework, change orders, total cost, biddability, constructability, operability, BIM, VDC, Navigant, James Zack, Jason Dougherty, Nigel Hughes, how much does rework cost
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19 Scheduling Games Contractors Play and How to Stop Them

June 2, 2015 Shane Hedmond
Photo by Iain Farrel

Photo by Iain Farrel

Communication of accurate and timely information is one of the main keys to a successful construction project, because there are so many different parties involved and affected on each project.  Think about all of the contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, owner’s representatives, building operators, and vendors that are involved in one project and it’s easy to understand how a lack of communication can waste a lot of time and a lot of money.  The main forms of communication used on construction projects are the specifications, drawings, and schedule, and if any of those aren’t accurate, disasters can arise.

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In Project Management Tags construction, construction schedule delay, how to stop schedule manipulation, Navigant, James Zack, Amanda Jo Amadon, Emily Federico, Stephen Pitanello, submittal review
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